By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources’ presidential search committee announced today they are accepting nominations for the next president and CEO of Lifeway. The committee, which is accepting nominations at [email protected], will work with the executive search firm CarterBaldwin to identify potential candidates. After a season … [Read more...]
Texas-based architectural firm Visioneering acquires Lifeway’s Auxano
By Staff WESTLAKE, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025)—Visioneering Studios announced today its acquisition of Auxano from Lifeway Christian Resources. “Bringing Auxano into the Visioneering family is a strategic step that strengthens our ability to serve churches with an end-to-end solution,” said John Parker, Visioneering Studios CEO. “Auxano’s proven process of clarifying mission … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees hear report of strong culture, solid finances and new innovations
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In his first trustee meeting as the interim president of Lifeway Christian Resources, Joe Walker made clear the next leader would be taking over a strong organization. “The next Lifeway president will inherit a healthy organization from both a financial and cultural perspective,” Walker told trustees. He noted Lifeway’s growth trajectory … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees begin search for new president, name interim CEO
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources trustees named an interim CEO and began the initial steps to search for a successor to President and CEO Ben Mandrell during a special-called meeting July 15. Trustees have asked Lifeway’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Walker to serve as interim president and CEO until a new president … [Read more...]
Bellevue search committee announces Mandrell as pastor candidate
By Carol Pipes and Noah Sidhom CORDOVA, Tenn (July 8, 2025) – The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources become the church’s next senior pastor. Mandrell will preach in view of a call on July 13. The congregation will vote on the committee’s choice after a 10 a.m. … [Read more...]
