By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville. “I’m deeply humbled and grateful to be given this opportunity by the trustees. Lifeway has a long and faithful history of serving churches, and I’m honored to … [Read more...]
Texas-based architectural firm Visioneering acquires Lifeway’s Auxano
By Staff WESTLAKE, Texas (Oct. 1, 2025)—Visioneering Studios announced today its acquisition of Auxano from Lifeway Christian Resources. “Bringing Auxano into the Visioneering family is a strategic step that strengthens our ability to serve churches with an end-to-end solution,” said John Parker, Visioneering Studios CEO. “Auxano’s proven process of clarifying mission … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees begin search for new president, name interim CEO
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources trustees named an interim CEO and began the initial steps to search for a successor to President and CEO Ben Mandrell during a special-called meeting July 15. Trustees have asked Lifeway’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Joe Walker to serve as interim president and CEO until a new president … [Read more...]
Bellevue search committee announces Mandrell as pastor candidate
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...]
Throat cancer fails to negate his grip on God’s sovereignty
By Art Toalston CLEVELAND, Tenn. (BP) – “Don’t feel sorry for me,” Ernest Easley writes in a new book. A feeding tube is how he gets nourishment. He struggles to speak. Diagnosed with malignant throat cancer in 1998, severe side effects from 44 radiation treatments still afflict the longtime pastor. Even so: “I feel sorry for you if you haven’t learned the peace … [Read more...]
