By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, passed away today, February 10, 2024. He was 88. Considered a spiritual statesman by many, the quiet pastor from Canada had a ministry that reached from pastors, missionaries and lay people, to CEOs, U.S. presidents and world leaders. Blackaby’s famous summary of how to know and do the … [Read more...]
From locker rooms to VR labs, road-trip training surprises student leaders
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- What do a virtual reality lab, a selfie studio, a comedy show and an NHL locker room have in common? If you’re Zac Workun, these venues are prime settings for youth ministry training. Workun is a student ministry specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources who helps plan and lead the Experience, an immersive training event for … [Read more...]
Pastors oppose sports betting but often not actively
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — With the Super Bowl this weekend, don’t expect many pastors to place a bet on Kansas City or San Francisco to win the game, but a few may have more than a rooting interest riding on the game. Despite its legalization across many states, U.S. Protestant pastors remain opposed to sports gambling, but they’re not doing much about it, … [Read more...]
Mandrell shares 2030 vision with Lifeway trustees
By Aaron Earls PHOENIX — Beginning the new year, Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell presented the organization’s trustees with the direction that will guide Lifeway into the next decade. “At Lifeway, we want everyone to catch the vision for where we’re going and to clearly see how they fit into that vision,” Mandrell said. During the Jan. 29-30 meeting, … [Read more...]
Lifeway celebrates banner year marked with new resources, next-gen emphasis
By Aaron Wilson Brentwood, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources had one of its best years ever in 2023, highlighted by a third consecutive year of revenue growth, strong participation in camps and events and the launch of new resources designed to serve churches as they take the gospel further into the world. “As we wrap up this year, our team has much to be grateful for … [Read more...]
