By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For most pastors, the start of a new calendar year also indicates the start of a new fiscal year for their churches. But there is much more variety among pastors when it comes to who is involved in making the budget for the fiscal year. According to a study from Lifeway Research, 74% of Protestant pastors say their church’s … [Read more...]
Pruitt’s “Revival Generation” helps leaders walk students toward faith renewal
By Brandon Elrod DALLAS — Shane Pruitt, national director of next gen evangelism at the North American Mission Board (NAMB), has been praying for the next generation to awaken to the goodness and glory of Jesus, and he wanted church leaders to have a resource that could spur students to deeper faith that extends beyond platitudes. Through Lifeway Christian Resources, … [Read more...]
Lifeway celebrates banner year marked with new resources, next-gen emphasis
By Aaron Wilson Brentwood, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources had one of its best years ever in 2023, highlighted by a third consecutive year of revenue growth, strong participation in camps and events and the launch of new resources designed to serve churches as they take the gospel further into the world. “As we wrap up this year, our team has much to be grateful for … [Read more...]
U.S. Christians support solution to conflict that benefits Israel and Palestinians
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Most American Christians have been following the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Ultimately, they say they want negotiations, Hamas to be subdued, and a result that benefits both Israel and Palestinians. Almost 9 in 10 self-identified Christians in the U.S. have kept up with the current war between Hamas and Israel, according to … [Read more...]
B&H Publishing, Lifeway recognized 25 times in national book awards
By Aaron Wilson Brentwood, Tenn. – It’s the time of year when organizations present their annual book awards, and B&H Publishing Group has a lot to celebrate. In early December, the publishing arm of Lifeway Christian Resources received more than two dozen awards and acknowledgments from Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Southwestern Journal of Theology, World … [Read more...]