By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — For the second straight year, baptisms and giving increased among Southern Baptist congregations. In-person worship service and small group attendance also rebounded, but total membership and the number of congregations slid. The Annual Church Profile (ACP) compiled by Lifeway Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state … [Read more...]
Studying prayers of Scripture: A new Lifeway Women experience
By Marissa Postell Sullivan BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- Prayer is a gift—an invitation to talk with God. But prayer can also be a challenge. How do believers experience the joy and fullness of prayer when it is so often accompanied by questions and mysteries? This spring, Lifeway Women is releasing the Bible study “When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible” to … [Read more...]
New Lifeway podcast tackles disciple-making in community
By Aaron Wilson “A church without discipleship is just a gathering.” These opening words set the tone for the new “Disciple-Making in Community Podcast” hosted by Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, Ken Braddy. Launched March 7, this new podcast focuses on ongoing groups ministry—an aspect of church life Braddy says is crucial in disciple-making. “Discipleship happens … [Read more...]
Lifeway trade publishing ends 2022 with abundance of accolades
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – B&H Publishing Group wrapped up the year in a highly decorated fashion. In November and December, the trade publishing arm of Lifeway Christian Resources received awards and recognitions from several organizations including Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition and the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA). These … [Read more...]
The Gospel Project celebrates 10 years, millions of users
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When The Gospel Project curriculum launched 10 years ago, it had one driving goal: Help people see how all of Scripture revolves around Jesus Christ. Since that time, the chronologically driven curriculum has made three full orbits around the Son of God and is currently on its fourth pass, transitioning from the Old to New Testament in … [Read more...]
