By Aaron Earls ORLANDO, Fla. — Speaking to messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, Lifeway Christian Resources’ new president and previous interim CEO both reaffirmed the entity’s commitment to equipping churches to make disciples with resources built on Scripture. Joe Walker, Lifeway executive vice president and COO, who served as interim … [Read more...]
Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship Insights Report equips leaders for intentional disciple making
By Staff BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The church flourishes when disciples are being formed. But how do churches know if they’re effectively forming disciples? The State of Discipleship study from Lifeway Research surveyed more than 2,600 Protestant pastors and more than 2,100 Protestant churchgoers to uncover pastors’ perceptions of discipleship and reveal the levels of … [Read more...]
Lifeway’s 2027 VBS theme, ‘Take Flight,’ points to God’s faithfulness above all
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Next summer, kids at VBS will embark on an unforgettable adventure as they “Take Flight” and soar above the clouds to gain a new perspective on the vastness of God and His faithfulness. Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2027 Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme will help kids lift their eyes above the turbulence of life and see the One who never … [Read more...]
Canadians see split between religious beliefs and truth, State of Theology finds
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Canadians don’t think religious belief is about objective truth, and their religious beliefs demonstrate that reality. The new State of Theology in Canada Study surveyed more than 3,000 Canadians on 35 questions. Conducted by Lifeway Research and sponsored by Ligonier Ministries, the study sought to gauge the theological and cultural … [Read more...]
Spiritual matters missing from many churchgoers’ conversations, according to Lifeway Research
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — While some Americans show up to church on Sunday morning, those in their lives Monday through Saturday may never hear about it. Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship revealed many U.S. Protestant churchgoers don’t see their faith as pervasive throughout their lives and aren’t concerned if others know about it. Living unashamed is … [Read more...]
