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...]
Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum takes a holistic approach to faith and leadership
By Marissa Postell Sullivan HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn – The annual Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum provides a space for women to be trained for leadership, as women are equipped to live out their faith in their leadership in ministry, the workplace and their homes. “Women's Leadership Forum provides the ultimate leadership experience,” said Andrea Lennon, director of Lifeway … [Read more...]
Lifeway Research to host groups ministry webinar
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — How does your church’s groups ministry compare to the average group ministry? Would you like to know if your church’s Bible study groups are healthy? In an upcoming free webinar titled “Unpacking the State of Groups,” leaders will discover key findings from Lifeway Research’s recent State of Groups study—a comprehensive … [Read more...]
Going Beyond Live draws largest post-pandemic crowd
By Myriah Snyder ATHENS, Ga. — Around 5,600 women gathered in Athens, Georgia, from churches across the United States for Going Beyond Live at the largest live event Lifeway has hosted since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The event and simulcast on Aug. 24, 2024, featuring Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer with music led by Anthony Evans, drew 206 churches, 149 small groups, … [Read more...]
Black Church conference helps leaders ‘Thrive’
By Aaron Earls RIDGECREST, N.C. — The annual Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) resembles the churches it aims to serve—energetic worship and powerful sermons but still grappling with the effects of the pandemic. Recognizing this reality, Mark Croston wanted to encourage those gathered at Ridgecrest Conference Center on July 22-26, 2024, and remind … [Read more...]
