Stories tagged with: lifeway christian resources

• 2021 VBS archaeology theme leads kids to unearth truth about Jesus

  by Aaron Wilson, posted Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (3 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 (3 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 (3 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 announces budget cuts and staff reductions amid COVID-19

  by Staff reports, posted Wednesday, April 29, 2020 (3 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 (3 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

• LifeWay to host free VBS preview simulcast January 10

  by Joy Allmond, posted Thursday, January 09, 2020 (3 years ago)

  

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- As hundreds gather at Ridgecrest Conference Center for Friday's kickoff of the 2020 VBS preview series, anyone -- for the first time ever -- can watch from around the globe.

  On Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. ET, LifeWay will live stream the evening session of their "Concrete & Cranes" preview event from the conference center near Asheville, N.C., for free. Read More

• Sex abuse response, entity transitions top 2019 stories

  by Tobin Perry, posted Thursday, December 19, 2019 (3 years ago)

  

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- As Southern Baptists head toward 2020, they close the books on a year of transitions at several national entities, along with decisive action across the Convention to help churches care well for those affected by sexual abuse and harassment. With increased giving to both national missions offerings and the Cooperative Program, Southern Baptists are poised to continue their Great Commission advancement efforts. Read More

• Tony Evans publishes historic study Bible and commentary

  by Staff, posted Thursday, November 21, 2019 (4 years ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- After 50 years of pastoral ministry, Tony Evans has released "The CSB Tony Evans Study Bible" and "The Tony Evans Bible Commentary" with LifeWay's B&H Publishing. In doing so, he became the first African American to publish a study Bible and one-volume Bible commentary.

  "I'm humbled. I'm from urban Baltimore. I would never have thought I would be in this place," said Evans. "I know God could have used someone else. The fact that He's allowed me the opportunity to do this with my weaknesses and with my flaws, it shows me grace, it shows me mercy, it shows me gratitude." Read More

• New film explores dangerous work of dedicated family

  by Staff, posted Wednesday, November 13, 2019 (4 years ago)

  

  NASHVILLE (BP) -- LifeWay Films and Deidox Films will release the film "Free Burma Rangers" as a two-night Fathom Event, Feb. 24-25, 2020. The film will premiere at the Justice Film Festival in New York on Nov. 16, 2019.

  The documentary tells the true story of one American family that has dedicated their lives to training and leading dangerous rescue missions with people groups oppressed by war and terrorist attacks in Burma, Iraq and Syria. Read More

• ETCH: Helping kids, student ministries 'Thrive'

  by Aaron Wilson, posted Friday, October 11, 2019 (4 years ago)

  

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  NASHVILLE (BP) -- Between wrangling toddlers, filling volunteer spots and helping teens navigate adolescence, the responsibilities that lace kids and student ministry can make for a tough gig.

  But God doesn't intend for these crucial ministries to merely survive, but to thrive, said leaders at the 2019 ETCH Family Ministry Conference held October 7-9 at the Music City Center. Read More