By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When Jason McGuffie was at a local Southern Baptist associational meeting last October, he heard a presentation on online giving trends. The information he brought back to his church with him sat on his desk—until recently. “No one was super excited about the idea of online giving and many didn't see the real need of it,” said McGuffie, … [Read more...]
Lifeway offers free curriculum to churches
By Aaron Earls In response to an unprecedented global crisis, Lifeway Christian Resources is taking unprecedented steps of their own in offering free digital curriculum for all ages from “The Gospel Project,” “Bible Studies for Life” and “Explore the Bible.” Churches can access the free group curriculum and other resources at LifeWay.com/coronavirus. “This is … [Read more...]
Lifeway offers free digital giving plan for churches
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus sparking churches across the country to suspend in-person meeting, Generosity by Lifeway is opening its digital giving platform to congregations immediately for free. “Giving is one of the most significant faith experiences we have as believers. God is a generous God in so many ways to us … [Read more...]
Lifeway develops free coronavirus response training resources for churches
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the coronavirus spreads in the U.S., congregations are facing a situation many have never considered. In response, the Lifeway Leadership team has developed pandemic response resources that are being made available for free to assist pastors and church leaders at MinistryGrid.com/coronavirus. “Pastors are asking questions about how … [Read more...]
Lifeway camps plant seeds of gospel work in today’s SBC leaders
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s safe to say Jamie Dew’s road to seminary presidency involved some unexpected twists and turns. He was arrested twice during his junior year in high school, then moved to Raleigh, N.C., to live with his dad until he graduated. The current New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary leader said that soon after the move, “the Lord started … [Read more...]