BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Highlighting Lifeway’s vision statement, President and CEO Ben Mandrell provided trustees with practical steps the organization is taking to serve 300,000 church leaders by 2030. “While we want to serve as many Christians across the globe as possible, we know our central goal is to listen to the key ministry leaders in the local churches and to build … [Read more...]
Mandrell shares special needs resources, celebrates 100 years of VBS ministry in 2024 report
By Aaron Earls INDIANAPOLIS — Addressing the 2024 Southern Baptist Convention, Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell shared the organization’s focus on serving church leaders and answered four key questions messengers may have. Mandrell referenced leaving the pastorate five years ago to helm Lifeway and quoted from James Frost, the founding president of the organization, who … [Read more...]
Lifeway names new EVP and COO
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced the appointment of Joe Walker as its new executive vice president and Scott Arvay as its new chief operating officer. Lifeway trustees approved Walker and Arvay in their new roles during a special-called board meeting, May 1, 2024. Walker, who has served as Lifeway’s chief financial … [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...]
Lifeway’s Bill Craig announces retirement
Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Bill Craig, senior vice president of Publishing and Ministry Experiences at Lifeway Christian Resources, has announced he will retire May 31, 2024, after 35 years. “Serving churches through the ministry of Lifeway has been the fulfillment of a calling God gave me when I was a seminary student,” Craig said. “In every role I’ve had these past … [Read more...]
