By Aaron Wilson Brentwood, Tenn. — “Who am I, and where do I belong?” If you were to take a snapshot of today’s kids and students, this two-part question could serve as the cutline, said Chuck Peters, director of kids for Lifeway Christian Resources. “The next generation is growing up with a foundationally secular worldview that tells them the meaning of life is found … [Read more...]
Lifeway announces next-gen curriculum designed to ‘flip the script’
By Aaron Wilson ORLANDO, Fla. — Lifeway Christian Resources revealed a new, next-gen curriculum line, Hyfi, on January 10 at the annual Children’s Pastors Conference. Chuck Peters, director of Lifeway Kids, called Hyfi a needed resource that will help “flip the script” for churches seeking to reach kids and students in an increasingly secularized society. “I believe over … [Read more...]
ETCH Conference encourages kids and student ministry leaders to live out their calling
By Marissa Postell NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For attendees at ETCH 2022, the gathering was a place of friendship, rest and encouragement. On October 3-5, 2022, 800 children and student ministry leaders from across the nation filled Music City Center in Nashville and were reminded their identities are found in the One who has called them by name and called them for a purpose. The … [Read more...]
ETCH Conference to tackle identity in next-gen ministry
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A leading topic of confusion for the next generation is the concept of identity. But before churches can partner with parents in addressing this issue, ministry leaders of kids and students must first have a biblical foundation for their own identity in Christ. At this year’s ETCH Conference, happening October 3-5, ministry leaders will … [Read more...]
Lifeway’s ‘Spark Studios’ VBS album hits No. 1 on music chart
By Timothy Cockes NASHVILLE (BP) – Lifeway’s 2022 Vacation Bible School soundtrack “Spark Studios,” reached the No. 1 spot on Apple Music’s Top 100 Children’s Music Albums chart last week. The album reached the top spot on the chart during the week of the SBC annual meeting in Anaheim, Calif. In addition to reaching the top spot on the children’s chart, the record also … [Read more...]
