By Carol Pipes and Noah Sidhom CORDOVA, Tenn (July 8, 2025) – The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources become the church’s next senior pastor. Mandrell will preach in view of a call on July 13. The congregation will vote on the committee’s choice after a 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
Most Churches Still Pass the Offering Plate
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — When it comes to collecting offerings, most churches pass a plate, but they may also have a basket waiting for you as you walk out the door. According to a Lifeway Research study of U.S. Protestant pastors, almost 3 in 4 say their congregation collects physical offerings by passing something around at the worship service. Close to half of … [Read more...]
Revive Our Hearts, Holman Bibles partner in a notetaking edition to encourage women in Bible journaling
By Jill Waggoner BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Revive Our Hearts and Holman Bible Publishers have partnered to create a new Christian Standard Bible (CSB) notetaking edition to encourage women to incorporate journaling in their study of God’s Word. The “CSB Notetaking Bible, Revive Our Hearts Edition” was inspired by the journaling experience of Nancy Demoss Wolgemuth, Revive Our … [Read more...]
Pastors have increasingly complicated relationship with counseling
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Compared to a decade ago, pastors have less training in counseling but are more hesitant to refer church members to professionals. A recent Lifeway Research study examining the rate at which evangelical and Black Protestant pastors leave the ministry also asked pastors about their experience with counseling, both in their ministry … [Read more...]
New Lifeway Women studies aid in learning truth, navigating culture
By Jill Waggoner Brentwood, Tenn. — Four new Bible studies from Lifeway Women aim to aid churches and individuals in discipleship this fall. Participants will learn biblical truth, as well as how to navigate the challenges of modern culture with God’s Word. “We are thrilled to release these powerful new studies—each one a fresh invitation to deepen your journey with the … [Read more...]
