By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — How does your church’s groups ministry compare to the average group ministry? Would you like to know if your church’s Bible study groups are healthy? In an upcoming free webinar titled “Unpacking the State of Groups,” leaders will discover key findings from Lifeway Research’s recent State of Groups study—a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Lifeway named ‘Best Online Shop’ for sixth straight year
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources was named to Newsweek’s Best Online Shops for the sixth year in a row. Lifeway.com ranked no. 2 in the media category (e.g., books, CDs, DVDs, software) on the list revealed today. Lifeway leaders noted the organization has invested considerable resources in improving the website. Neftali Alverio, interim chief … [Read more...]
Pastors remain opposed, Americans grow more open to political endorsements in church
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Few pastors endorse political candidates outside their role at church. Even fewer endorse during a church service. Most Americans like it that way, but they’re growing more supportive of churches jumping into the political fray. Lifeway Research studies of U.S. Protestant pastors and Americans found little practice or support for … [Read more...]
Andrea Lennon joins Lifeway as director of women’s ministry
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources welcomed Andrea Lennon as director of women’s ministry on Sept. 23. Lennon previously served for 10 years as the women’s ministry specialist for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention (ABSC). Lennon is known as a committed Bible teacher whose life calling is to “teach women to know the truth, live the truth … [Read more...]
Lifeway employees donate $70k to Nashville Rescue Mission
By Myriah Snyder MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — When Lifeway Christian Resources employees met for their biannual One Lifeway gathering on Tuesday, Sept. 24, the company presented a $70,000 check to the Nashville Rescue Mission (NRM). NRM’s goal is to provide “hope for today, hope for tomorrow, and hope for eternity to those who are hungry, hurting, and experiencing homelessness.” … [Read more...]