By Staff MIAMI, Fla. – Lifeway and B&H Español received more awards than ever from the Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association (SEPA) at this year’s Expolit trade show held May 18-21, in Miami. Lifeway Christian Resources received 13 awards and two sales recognitions—the most SEPA accolades Lifeway has received in a single year since it first began attending the … [Read more...]
A statement from Lifeway President Ben Mandrell on the SBC’s Sexual Abuse Task Force Report:
“Lifeway’s leadership team is continuing to review the Sexual Abuse Task Force report and their recommendations to see how we can best support our Convention in preventing abuse and in caring for survivors. We continue to grieve with the survivor community and share their desire to see action. In moments like these, my mind goes to these questions: What is Lifeway doing to … [Read more...]
Christians say they’re seeking but not having evangelistic conversations
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most Christians say they’re ready, willing and praying to have conversations about their faith with others, but many admit they haven’t gotten around to actually having those conversations recently. An Evangelism Explosion study conducted by Lifeway Research found Christians express a willingness and desire to talk to others about their … [Read more...]
Meet Ken Braddy, Lifeway’s ‘Mr. Sunday School’
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ken Braddy has held several roles throughout his professional career, but many people at Lifeway Christian Resources simply refer to him as “Mr. Sunday School.” It’s not hard to see why. When Braddy came on staff at his first church, there were 44 people in their Sunday School program. A decade later, the church’s Sunday School had grown … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists see baptisms and giving rebound in 2021
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and an increase of $304 million in overall giving in 2021, both hopeful signs congregations are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Southern Baptist congregations baptized 154,701 in 2021, a 26% increase from 123,160 reported in 2020, according to the Annual Church … [Read more...]