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...]
Pastors planning several Christmas events churchgoers say they enjoy
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Churches are offering Christmas events and activities beyond weekly worship services this Christmas season, which will make many churchgoers happy. On average, pastors are planning four events or activities to help their churches celebrate Christmas this year, according to a Lifeway Research study. A Christmas Eve service … [Read more...]
New normal settles for churches post-pandemic
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For two years now, almost every church in America has been holding in-person worship services, but not every pre-pandemic worshiper has returned. The final Lifeway Research tracking data for U.S. Protestant churches’ COVID-19 recovery finds 100% (rounded to the nearest whole number) met in person in August 2023, capping off a rebound … [Read more...]
Lifeway Women equips women for leadership grounded in God’s faithfulness
By Marissa Postell Sullivan HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn – What does God’s faithfulness have to do with your leadership? At Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum, women studied God’s faithfulness and examined how it transforms their leadership in ministry, the workplace and their homes. “The beauty of this event is that no matter where a woman is leading, there is something here to … [Read more...]