In 1979, Centrifuge launched as a youth summer camp for sixth through 12th grade students. Now known as FUGE Camps, this camp model combines small group Bible study with recreation, track times, worship and church group time. Nearly five decades later, FUGE Camps have served over 2 million campers and seen nearly 80,000 students make decisions to place their faith in Jesus … [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’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...]
Lifeway Students announces new series of games designed to fuel ministry and foster deeper friendships
By Lauren Pratt BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Lifeway Christian Resources is launching its first-ever series of games by Lifeway Students, designed to deepen student ministry connections and conversations. “In this highly digital age that we live in, building authentic, meaningful friendships can be challenging, especially for middle and high school students,” said Chuck Peters, … [Read more...]
