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Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO 

April 22, 2026 By Aaron Earls

Lifeway Christian Resources trustees elected Dr. Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville. 

Ryan Blackwell, newly installed Lifeway Christian Resources president, shares a lighthearted moment with messengers at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla. | Sonya Singh photo

Lifeway leaders pledge theological faithfulness, discipleship assistance at Annual Meeting

June 10, 2026 By Aaron Earls

Speaking to messengers at the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting, Lifeway’s new president and previous interim CEO both reaffirmed the entity’s commitment to equipping churches to make disciples with resources built on Scripture.

Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO 

April 22, 2026 By Aaron Earls

Lifeway Christian Resources trustees elected Dr. Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville. 

Lifeway, SBC leaders respond to research findings with AI in Christian ministry statement

June 8, 2026 By msullivan

Southern Baptist leaders, in an effort led by Lifeway Christian Resources, have released a new statement intended to help guide pastors and ministers in the application of AI.

Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship Insights Report equips leaders for intentional disciple making

June 3, 2026 By Aaron Earls

In the latest Lifeway Research report, insights based on the State of Discipleship data encourage pastors and church leaders to slow down, take stock and lead with intentionality.

Lifeway’s 2027 VBS theme, ‘Take Flight,’ points to God’s faithfulness above all

June 2, 2026 By Aaron Earls

Lifeway’s 2027 Vacation Bible School theme, “Take Flight,” will help kids lift their eyes above the turbulence of life and see the One who never changes.

Canadians see split between religious beliefs and truth, State of Theology finds

May 26, 2026 By Aaron Earls

Canadians aren’t looking to religion or the Bible for conviction and expertise, according to the new Canadian State of Theology study.

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