NASHVILLE — Lloyd Elder, seventh president of Lifeway Christian Resources (formerly the Baptist Sunday School Board), died Nov. 3 at age 90. He led the Board from 1984-1991. James Williams, executive vice president under Elder, described him as “one of God’s giants and, throughout the years of his ministry, he demonstrated the highest qualities of Christ-centered servant … [Read more...]
Lifeway Worship website to continue for another year
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — After meeting with church music leaders for multiple listening sessions, Lifeway Christian Resources announced the decision to continue operating lifewayworship.com for another year. “Lifeway exists as a ministry partner for the local church. We are committed to churches and their leaders to support the ways God is using them,” said Ben … [Read more...]
Lifeway hears ministry leaders and postpones decision to discontinue LifewayWorship.com
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In response to expressed concern from ministry leaders, Lifeway Christian Resources is postponing the implementation of the decision made earlier this week to discontinue lifewayworship.com. “We are delaying the implementation of this decision until we have time to listen, allow for dialogue, and find out how we can best support … [Read more...]
How ‘The Gospel Project’ is helping shape the Korean church
By Susan Narjala BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — When “The Gospel Project” was introduced in South Korea in 2017, the team behind the launch received several worried phone calls from pastors across the country. The pastors were in a slight panic: Part of the curriculum for students included thought-provoking questions. Because these questions were meant to foster individual responses, … [Read more...]
Lifeway breakfast helps leaders respond to inner critic
By Aaron Wilson NEW ORLEANS – Many ministry leaders are known for their oratory skills and their ability to communicate. But underneath the smooth, audible delivery hides a silent but powerful inner critic leaders wrestle with daily. An episode of “The Glass House” podcast, recorded live at a breakfast hosted by Lifeway Christian Resources at the 2023 Southern Baptist … [Read more...]