A heartfelt farewell to gospel artist Richard Smallwood, filled with music, memories, and messages of faith, celebrated his life and legacy.

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland (RNS) — Smallwood, an eight-time Grammy nominee, died on Dec. 30, at age 77 of complications from ...

Faith leaders, musicians, and dignitaries gathered in Prince George’s County to celebrate the life, ministry, and music of Richard Smallwood, the DMV-born gospel composer whose work shaped worship for ...

The praise team at Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church welcomed attendees to the North Portland space on Sunday afternoon with a joyful rendition of “This Little Light of Mine.” The choir’s energy ...

The new song’s composer thought it could be a way to again hear from Black churches, collectively, about civil rights.

The 2026 Southern Baptist Church Music Conference is April 19-22 at First Baptist Jacksonville, Fla. More information is ...