By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The changing religious landscape in the United States includes a decline in the total number of Protestant churches. In 2024, Lifeway Research estimates 3,800 new Protestant churches were started in the U.S., while 4,000 churches were closed. This is based on analysis of congregational information provided by 35 denominations or faith … [Read more...]
Lifeway camps expand to new locations as growth continues into 2026
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — After adding eight camp locations in 2025, Lifeway camps are expanding once again in 2026, adding four new locations, in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas and South Carolina, as well as bringing new camps to previous locations. The expansion of Lifeway camp locations reflects the sustained growth of these camps. In 2025, Lifeway … [Read more...]
Lifeway reflects on 2025: Walking alongside churches as they make disciples
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — As 2025 comes to a close, Lifeway Christian Resources reflects on a year marked by leadership transition, expanding ministry reach and a continued commitment to walk alongside churches as they make disciples. Across research, resources, training events and publishing, Lifeway remained focused on equipping the local church with practical … [Read more...]
VBS Preview events set stage for Lifeway’s 2026 ‘Illumination Station’
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — This January, around 4,000 ministry leaders and volunteers will gather in Nashville, Tennessee, Ridgecrest Conference Center in Black Mountain, North Carolina, and the Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth areas of Texas for Lifeway’s VBS Preview events. Together, they will get a taste of what Lifeway Christian Resources has prepared for VBS … [Read more...]
Lifeway, B&H Publishing titles honored in recent awards
By Jill Waggoner BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Numerous titles from across the imprints of Lifeway Christian Resources have recently been honored by media and publishing organizations for their excellence, outstanding contributions to Christian discourse or their remarkable sales in the past year. ECPA honors Lifeway titles for outstanding sales Established in 1990, the … [Read more...]
