By Myriah Snyder-Garrett BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Kim Vallair, children and youth director at The Mount Church in Garland, Texas, walked into the 10th annual ETCH (Equipping the Church and Home) NextGen Ministry Conference wearing all 10 of her nametags from each conference she had attended. Sitting on the front row, she embodied the spirit of the week, celebrating the … [Read more...]
Gen Z churchgoers attend more but often lag in application, according to Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The faith of Generation Z frequently draws them to church on Sunday but often fails to shape their lives during the week. Lifeway Research’s State of Discipleship highlighted eight signposts that measure characteristics evident in believers who are progressing in spiritual maturity. On a scale of 0-100, the average U.S. Protestant … [Read more...]
Lifeway releases Next Gen Bible resources
By Tim Cockes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway’s B&H Publishing Group and Holman Bibles are releasing new products this year aimed at helping the next generation better engage with the Bible. A new teen study Bible, kids Scripture memory cards and a Bible dictionary for kids are designed to assist young readers with studying Scripture in a deeper way to foster discipleship … [Read more...]
Lifeway Kids Ministry micro-conference equips Southern Baptist leaders at annual meeting
By Carol Pipes ORLANDO, Fla. -- In partnership with the Southern Baptist Annual Meeting Pastors’ Conference, Lifeway Christian Resources hosted a free, one-day micro-conference on Kids Ministry. More than 250 church leaders registered for the event held on Monday, June 8. The micro-conference combined times of training by representatives of Lifeway’s Kids Ministry team and … [Read more...]
Lifeway’s NextGen conference equips leaders for ministry amid ever-changing culture
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – At ETCH (Equipping the Church and Home), Lifeway’s NextGen team equipped ministry leaders to respond to the speed of culture with wisdom, intentionality and urgency. The annual NextGen ministry conference took place at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, Oct. 27-29. This year at ETCH, nearly 900 preschool, kids, … [Read more...]
