SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA - Revered pastor, theologian and teacher John F. MacArthur Jr. passed into the eternal presence of his Savior on July 14, 2025, at the age of 86. He was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia and passed away in the presence of his family. One source records his last admonishment to them as being, "Stay faithful." For the church - and not just Grace Community Church where he ministered faithfully for over five decades - but for the church around the globe, the loss of Pastor MacArthur is profound. His ministry has impacted the world. From his long time shepherding of the flock at Grace Community Church, to the ministry of Grace to You, to the training of new pastors at the Master's Seminary, to his many books not the least of which is the MacArthur Study Bible, his love for the Lord, the church, and the word has been undeniable. He was a man without compromise - delivering biblical truth even when it was hard to hear. Recently, Grace Immanuel Bible Church...

SALEM, OREGON - TEAM Missionaries Jason and Sarah Sheets shared about their ministry in Peru with Salem First Baptist Church at a recent Sunday service. The Sheets family is definitely a mainstay here on The Believer's Byline. We love this dear missionary family and are excited to share every update about their ministry that we can get. This summer the Sheets are back in the United States on home assignment in their hometown of Salem, Oregon, where Jason and Sarah were both raised and eventually met and married. On Sunday, July 27, the Sheets had the opportunity to visit Salem First Baptist, the church where Sarah grew up. They participated briefly in a Q & A at the beginning of each main service and later shared more in detail about their ministry in two combined Sunday School hours....