By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1. “We are overjoyed to welcome Kirk to the team at Lifeway,” said Joe Walker, interim Lifeway president. “Kirk’s experience in music ministry, his understanding of Lifeway’s culture and mission, and his … [Read more...]
Lifeway search committee now accepting nominations
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources’ presidential search committee announced today they are accepting nominations for the next president and CEO of Lifeway. The committee, which is accepting nominations at [email protected], will work with the executive search firm CarterBaldwin to identify potential candidates. After a season … [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...]
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...]
‘God’s favor’ evident on Lifeway in 2024, Mandrell says
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources experienced another banner year in 2024, highlighted by the fourth consecutive year of revenue growth, the 100th year of ministry through Vacation Bible School and the largest camps missions offering in recent years. This year, Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced Lifeway’s 2030 vision to clarify … [Read more...]
