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‘The First Hymn’ with Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding in theaters March 24, 26 • Biblical Recorder
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) DENVER (BP) " "The First Hymn," showcasing Chris Tomlin's and Ben Fielding's contemporary rendering of the oldest known Christian hymn enjoys a wide release in U.S. theaters March 24 and 26. The hymn with the earliest evidence of the Trinity in praise was originally…...
Animated short film delivers the gospel, receives Oscar nomination • Biblical Recorder
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (286+ words) LOS ANGELES (BP) " A 13-minute story heavy with gospel imagery of grace, sacrifice and rebirth made it to the short list of nominees for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15. "Forevergreen" centers around an evergreen tree…...
Q&A: Virtual reality is legit, strategic missions tool • Biblical Recorder
3+ week, 5+ day ago (800+ words) Throughout history, the good news of Jesus Christ has been communicated using tools such as letters, the printing press, radio, television, email and social media. Now, there is virtual reality (VR). "Your professional practitioners on the field are in the…...
Metaverse missionaries: Florida church steps into virtual reality alongside IMB • Biblical Recorder
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (1415+ words) CLEARWATER, Fla. " A piece of toast. Kermit. A purple anime ninja. Avatar skins flashed across the screen like a late-night meme scroll, each one more absurd than the last. Choosing a character to represent you in the virtual world is…...
FIRST-PERSON: Accountability strengthens the mission • Biblical Recorder
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (587+ words) The North American Mission Board (NAMB) and its other entity partners submit reports at the beginning of each year, and they are published online by the SBC Executive Committee (EC). At its February meeting in Nashville, EC members ask entity…...
NAMB’s ‘Share the Gospel’ chat app utilizes AI for virtual evangelism practice • Biblical Recorder
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) ALPHARETTA, Ga. " Sharing your faith with others can be one of the most daunting aspects of Christian practice. Believers regularly express concerns that they might say something wrong. Aiming to equip pastors and ministry leaders with another evangelistic tool, the…...
Does AI-generated worship … generate worship?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (663+ words) NASHVILLE (BP) " Apparently, it's possible to be soulful and yet without a soul. The final months of 2025 brought another dimension to the ongoing discussion about artificial intelligence (AI) among church leaders as a music "artist" named Solomon Ray climbed the…...