Stories tagged with: lifeway

• LifeWay trustees to hear presidential search report

  by Diana Chandler, posted Thursday, June 13, 2019 (6 days ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- LifeWay Christian Resources trustees will meet June 28 to hear a report from its presidential search committee, the entity has announced.

  Trustee chairman Jimmy Scroggins will convene the full board of trustees to hear from the team working to replace Thom Rainer who retired, LifeWay Director of Corporate Communications Carol Pipes announced Thursday (June 13). Read More

• Waggoner reinforces Lifeway's commitment to mission

  by Carol Pipes, posted Thursday, June 13, 2019 (6 days ago)

  

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  BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BP) -- LifeWay Christian Resources' commitment to the mission given to the entity by Southern Baptists in 1891 has never been stronger, acting CEO Brad Waggoner said in his report to messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham, Ala.

  Despite the challenges LifeWay has faced the past year, the entity's core ministry channels are strong and growing, Waggoner reported. In the first seven months of 2019, LifeWay's publishing and events ministries have grown by $6.7 million over the prior year, while LifeWay.com has seen 14 consecutive months of growth, with revenue up nearly 24 percent. Read More

• 2020 VBS helps kids build on the love of Jesus

  by Aaron Wilson, posted Thursday, June 06, 2019 (13 days ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- Next summer, kids will grab their hard hats and head to the construction site with "Concrete & Cranes," the 2020 Vacation Bible School theme from LifeWay Christian Resources.

  In "Concrete & Cranes," kids will discover how towering skyscrapers are carefully constructed on a rock solid foundation. And by studying five stories from the life of Jesus, kids will learn how they too can build their lives on a sure foundation -- Christ and His Gospel. Read More

• Study: Putting faith into action lacking

  by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, June 05, 2019 (14 days ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- Jesus said He came not to be served but to serve, and told His disciples, "The greatest among you will be your servant" (Matthew 23:11 CSB). Despite Jesus' admonition, according to a report released Wednesday (June 5), many Protestant churchgoers find it difficult to serve others.

  The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from LifeWay Research found few Protestant churchgoers say they strongly agree they are personally taking actions that indicate a life of service to God and others. Read More

• 'Kingdom Men Rising' film from theaters to churches

  by Aaron Earls, posted Wednesday, May 29, 2019 (21 days ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- After a successful theatrical event, "Kingdom Men Rising," a documentary about biblical manhood, will now be made available for churches and other groups to show beginning June 1.

  Believing "the biblical definition of manhood is under attack," pastor and author Tony Evans wanted to do something about it. Read More

• Digital coaching tool to help build healthy marriages

  by Joy Allmond, posted Thursday, May 23, 2019 (27 days ago)

  

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- Pastors and church leaders may feel called upon to be experts when it comes to shepherding the marriages in their congregations, but research shows many don't feel up to the task.

  In 2015, LifeWay Research found 78 percent of pastors surveyed had at least one couple approach them regarding challenges in their marriage within the past year, and 69 percent of churches didn't have an ongoing marriage ministry. Read More

• 'Homegrown' focuses on family, fruit of the Spirit

  by Aaron Wilson, posted Wednesday, May 22, 2019 (28 days ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- As parents of two young kids, Josh and Christi Straub know how difficult it can be to wrangle a family together to learn about God's Word.

  "It can feel like a pipe dream some days," according to the Straubs. "Busyness creeps in. Tempers flare. Just getting the kids in bed sometimes feels like a massive parenting win."

  But the Straubs, who both serve as marriage and family coaches, believe busyness doesn't ... Read More

• Sexual abuse perceptions studied by LifeWay Research

  by Aaron Earls, posted Tuesday, May 21, 2019 (29 days ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- Many Southern Baptist churchgoers believe still more revelations of sexual abuse and misconduct by pastors and other church staff will be exposed, but few know of specific individuals in their church whose misconduct is still hidden, according to a new study from LifeWay Research.

  The 2019 Sexual Misconduct and Churchgoers Study by LifeWay Research and sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources explored the perceptions and experiences of Southern Baptist and Protestant churchgoers. Read More

• Summer camp: a 'milestone' for spiritual growth

  by Aaron Wilson, posted Monday, May 13, 2019 (one month ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- When Meghan Dukes first visited a LifeWay summer camp as an elementary-aged child, she returned home telling her mom she wanted to work there one day.

  Several years later, Dukes made good on her intentions, becoming a LifeWay camp staffer. This July, she'll come full circle -- chaperoning 18 kids from Redeemer Church in Hendersonville, Tenn., to a CentriKid camp in Linden, Tenn. Read More

• 'All Generations' at LifeWay black church conf.

  by Diana Chandler, posted Friday, May 10, 2019 (one month ago)

  

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  RIDGECREST, N.C. (BP) -- Empowering all generations in Gospel ministry is the aim of the 2019 Black Church Leadership and Family Conference, an annual LifeWay event that draws about 1,200 church leaders and family members.

  "To All Generations! Faithfulness, Forgiveness, Favor Forever" is the theme of the weeklong conference July 22-26 at Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, N.C. Expanded breakout sessions and more recreational activities for millennials are new in 2019, said Mark Croston, conference convener. Read More