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Kelsey Kramer McGinnis
Kelsey Kramer McGinnis is the worship correspondent for Christianity Today. She holds a PhD in musicology and teaches music and theology at Grand View University in Des Moines, Iowa. Kelsey is a coauthor of the book The Myth of Good Christian Parenting and writes broadly on Christian music and the intersection of American Christianity and popular culture. She lives in central Iowa with her husband and three children.
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Died: Ron Kenoly, ‘Ancient of Days’ Singer and Worship Leader
Kenoly fused global sounds with contemporary worship music, inspiring decades of praise.
Review
MercyMe Holds On to a Hit in ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’
The contemporary Christian film sequel explores life after writing a megahit, asking whether hardship can bear good fruit.
We All Want to Be the Right Kind of Parents
Parenting books—even Christian ones—capitalize on fear and longing, sometimes making promises that don’t hold true.
News
Died: Christian Publishing Executive Robert Wolgemuth
As author, agent, and former Thomas Nelson president, Wolgemuth shaped the Christian book world for decades.
News
Died: Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood
The composer of “Total Praise” worked with numerous celebrities but put the gospel first.
News
Killed: Acclaimed Gospel Vocalist Jubilant Sykes
The Grammy-nominated singer jumped from gospel to opera to spirituals to jazz; he considered it all sacred.
May Cause a Spontaneous Outburst of Festive Joy
8 new Christmas albums for holiday parties, praise, and playlists.
News
The Current No. 1 Christian Artist Has No Soul
AI-generated musician Solomon Ray has stirred a debate among listeners, drawing pushback from popular human singer Forrest Frank.
God Loves Our Middling Worship Music
Songwriting might be the community-building project your church needs right now.
How He Leaves
After his final tour, independent musician John Mark McMillan is backing out of the algorithm rat race but still chasing transcendence.