By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After enduring difficult economic seasons recently, churches are better prepared for financial rainy days than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. A Lifeway Research study on the financial health of U.S. Protestant churches found fewer congregations have less than two months of cash reserves compared to a previous study in 2016. … [Read more...]
New Lifeway podcast tackles disciple-making in community
By Aaron Wilson “A church without discipleship is just a gathering.” These opening words set the tone for the new “Disciple-Making in Community Podcast” hosted by Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, Ken Braddy. Launched March 7, this new podcast focuses on ongoing groups ministry—an aspect of church life Braddy says is crucial in disciple-making. “Discipleship happens … [Read more...]
The NASB Tony Evans Study Bible Arrives April 2023
NASHVILLE, TN — Holman Bibles, a division of B&H Publishing, will release The NASB Tony Evans Study Bible on April 1, 2023. Dr. Tony Evans’ landmark study Bible has been embraced by hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide since its 2019 debut in the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation. This year’s new edition will feature the trusted text of the New American … [Read more...]
Research reveals importance of small groups, evangelism, assimilation for church growth
By Marissa Postell Sullivan NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As churches continue ministry in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are finding it increasingly difficult to grow their small groups. However, churches continue to report new commitments to Christ and changed lives. According to a Lifeway Research study, the authority of Scripture is foundational to churches’ groups … [Read more...]
First Lifeway Women event of 2023 equips women to mature their faith
By Marissa Postell Sullivan HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – More than 2,400 women filled Long Hollow Baptist Church for “Going Beyond Live” with Priscilla Shirer, the first Lifeway Women event of the year. The sold-out event, held Feb. 25, 2023, in Hendersonville, Tenn., attracted women from all walks of life and all backgrounds. But as they gathered for this event, they came … [Read more...]
