By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The newly redesigned Lifeway Christian Store in Franklin, Tenn., will celebrate its grand opening this month with a host of activities and events, Oct. 15-27. The Franklin store’s new concept design is unlike any other Lifeway Store in the nation, featuring: The Well, an in-store coffee shop and café that uses its profits to create … [Read more...]
Lifeway stores welcome Proverbs 31 Ministries and Passion
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Stores in select cities are getting new additions to their floor plans as Proverbs 31 Ministries and Passion have teamed up with Lifeway to provide a fresh shopping experience for guests. “We’re taking a store-within-a-store approach to these ministries,” said Faith Whatley, director of adult ministries. These … [Read more...]
Lifeway stores celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ with care packages
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn.—As much of the U.S. prepares to brace for a heat wave this week, Lifeway Christian Store employees are busy busting out Christmas decorations. The reason for these yuletide displays is to celebrate “Christmas in July” service projects offered through Lifeway. “The Christmas season is all about giving, but that spirit of giving should … [Read more...]
Lifeway to provide free Bibles to spur evangelism
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn.—This summer, thousands of Bibles will ring up for free at the registers of Lifeway Christian Stores. It’s an effort by Lifeway to help local churches take the Word of God into their communities through an initiative called “Share the Word. Together.” Churches of any denomination within 15 miles of a Lifeway store can sign up for a … [Read more...]
Lifeway CEO Thom Rainer to host seminars in Lifeway Stores
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn.—In Luke 10, a religious leader asks Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Churches are about to get specific help understanding their neighbors and how to reach them at seminars with Lifeway President and CEO Thom S. Rainer. Rainer will visit Lifeway Christian Stores in five cities to present a one-hour seminar called “The New Normal for Reaching … [Read more...]