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...]
Lifeway commits to walk alongside churches in making disciples
By Aaron Earls DALLAS — Recognizing the important connection between discipleship and the local church, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell pledged to assist congregations in their calling to fulfill the Great Commission. “Intentional, relational discipleship was the genius of Jesus’s strategy then and now,” he said. Mandrell told more than 10,000 … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees hear about encouraging finances and partnership work
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In their first meeting in 2025, Lifeway Christian Resources trustees heard a financial update and how the organization is partnering with state conventions and meeting some of the most pressing needs of local churches. Speaking to trustees during the Jan. 27-28 meeting, Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell shared some of the encouraging … [Read more...]
‘God’s favor’ evident on Lifeway in 2024, Mandrell says
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources experienced another banner year in 2024, highlighted by the fourth consecutive year of revenue growth, the 100th year of ministry through Vacation Bible School and the largest camps missions offering in recent years. This year, Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced Lifeway’s 2030 vision to clarify … [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...]
