By Lauren Pratt Lifeway Christian Resources is releasing several new Bible studies for women this spring from seasoned teachers of God’s Word, including “Heaven: When Faith Becomes Sight” by Jennifer Rothschild, “Live Free: A Study on Galatians” by Elizabeth Woodson and “Titus: Displaying the Gospel of Grace” by Courtney Doctor and Hunter Beless. The Lifeway Women team … [Read more...]
The state of groups: trends and best practices for groups ministry
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — A church without discipleship is just a gathering. And groups ministry is key for making disciples in the local church. Although Sunday School goes by many names today, it is still a time-honored and effective ministry for teaching the Bible, reaching people for Christ, assimilating them into the church and growing them as … [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...]
Lifeway President Ben Mandrell releases his first Bible study on biblical community
By Lauren Pratt BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- As a pastor of 17 years and now Lifeway’s president and CEO, Ben Mandrell has seen increasing loneliness and a decreased sense of belonging among Christians. This growing trend is one of the main reasons why Mandrell wrote his first short-term adult Bible study, “Together,” to recapture God’s vision for biblical community within the local … [Read more...]
Lifeway releases ‘Everyday Evangelism’ Bible study to equip Christians to ‘win hearts, not arguments’
By Lauren Pratt BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources released its latest Bible study by Preston Perry, Everyday Evangelism: Pursuing Hearts, Not Arguments, focused on equipping the everyday believer to share their faith with confidence and to engage non-Christians with love, respect, and truth. “Most Christians find it difficult to share their faith. If we … [Read more...]