By Aaron Wilson Brentwood, Tenn. — The “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids” by Holman Bibles of Lifeway Christian Resources was named Bible of the Year at the recent Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) Christian Book Awards. This marks the first time in 18 years the ECPA has named a children’s resource Bible of the Year. Only two children’s Bibles have won the … [Read more...]
Most churchgoers say they want to serve, fewer actually do
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Although most churchgoers want to serve in their communities for gospel impact, there is a noticeable gap when it comes to the number who are already volunteering for a charity. Most Protestant churchgoers say their churches encourage them to serve people not affiliated with their church and that they want to … [Read more...]
Next-gen resource frames hope for a confused, secularized culture
By Aaron Wilson Brentwood, Tenn. — “Who am I, and where do I belong?” If you were to take a snapshot of today’s kids and students, this two-part question could serve as the cutline, said Chuck Peters, director of kids for Lifeway Christian Resources. “The next generation is growing up with a foundationally secular worldview that tells them the meaning of life is found … [Read more...]
Mark Dance equips pastors to finish well in new book, ‘Start to Finish’
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - Pastors live under relentless pressure to be “on-target.” And it’s not good enough to be “on-target” once. Pastors face daily demands of hitting targets of success in every area of life—for the long haul. How are pastors ever supposed to finish well? In his new book, “Start to Finish: The Pastor’s Guide to Leading a Resilient … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists decline in membership, grow in attendance, baptisms
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For the second straight year, baptisms and giving increased among Southern Baptist congregations. In-person worship service and small group attendance also rebounded, but total membership and the number of congregations slid. The Annual Church Profile (ACP) compiled by Lifeway Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state … [Read more...]
