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  • Churchgoers express hope, sadness over leaders who leave the faith
    by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, July 08, 2020 (2 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- In recent months and years, several high-profile Christian pastors and musicians have announced they no longer identify as Christian or believe in core doctrines of the faith.

    These public pronouncements are met with a mix of emotions from churchgoers, according to a new survey. Read More

  • 2021 VBS archaeology theme leads kids to unearth truth about Jesus
    by Aaron Wilson, posted Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (2 years ago)

    NASHVILLE (BP) -- Next summer, kids will roll up their sleeves and grab excavation gear as they head to archaeological sites of present-day Israel with "Destination Dig," the 2021 Vacation Bible School theme from LifeWay Christian Resources. Read More

  • Women 'dive into God's Word' during COVID-19
    by Aaron Wilson, posted Wednesday, June 24, 2020 (2 years ago)

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    NASHVILLE (BP) -- Amanda Strauwald doesn't want things to go back to the way they were before COVID-19 -- at least, not when it comes to the new perspective she has on life.

    In studying the story of Gideon through an online Bible study, Strauwald said she's been reminded of how the Lord shows up in difficulties and uses weaknesses. Read More

  • Tallahassee churches to hold citywide virtual VBS
    by Joy Allmond , posted Friday, May 22, 2020 (2 years ago)

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    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The vision at Bradfordville First Baptist Church is to make disciples who love upward, inward and outward. And this summer, the "outward" component of that vision will take on new meaning.

    "Everything we do funnels through that vision and Vacation Bible School is a huge part of that," said Jenny Whitaker, children and family ministry director at Bradfordville FBC. Read More

  • LifeWay creates church assistance package
    by Aaron Earls, posted Tuesday, May 05, 2020 (2 years ago)

    NASHVILLE (BP) -- As churches adjust to ministry in a post-COVID-19 world, LifeWay has developed a collection of resources to help them.

    The new Church Assistance Package from LifeWay is available for any congregation around the world and can be accessed at lifeway.com/churchassistance. Read More

  • LifeWay announces budget cuts and staff reductions amid COVID-19
    by Staff reports, posted Wednesday, April 29, 2020 (2 years ago)

    NASHVILLE (BP) -- In response to a sudden and steep decline in revenue and amid uncertainty over the near future, LifeWay Christian Resources announced plans for budget cuts of $25-30 million -- approximately 10 percent of its budget -- including spending freezes and staff layoffs.

    LifeWay CEO Ben Mandrell said the cuts were necessary because of the onset of an economic crisis prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

  • LifeWay offers churches free digital giving plan, curriculum, low-cost books, discussion guides
    by Aaron Earls and Joy Allmond, posted Friday, March 20, 2020 (2 years ago)

    NASHVILLE -- As the COVID-19 pandemic causes churches across the country to suspend in-person meeting, Generosity by LifeWay is opening its digital giving platform to congregations immediately for free, while B&H Publishing is offering low-cost books with free discussion guides.

    "Giving is one of the most significant faith experiences we have as believers," said Todd McMichen, director of Generosity by LifeWay. "God is a generous God in so many ways to us, and our giving in response to His generosity has been part of our worship since the very first family." Read More