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Growing Southern Baptist churches more likely in Northeast, among newer churches

September 22, 2023

By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — If you’re looking for a Southern Baptist church, you’re most likely to find one in the South. If you want to find a growing Southern Baptist church, however, you might want to try the Northeast. Analysis of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Church Profile (ACP) by Lifeway Research revealed the convention is made up of mostly … [Read more...]

Black Church Conference celebrates 30 years

July 24, 2023

By Aaron Earls RIDGECREST, N.C. — Since 1993, Black pastors and church leaders have gathered at Ridgecrest Conference Center for a week of recharging and refreshment. After 30 years, Mark Croston felt it was time for leaders to “reimagine” during the Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) on July 17-21, 2023. “Pastors need to grapple with changes that have … [Read more...]

Mandrell shares how Lifeway aims to equip churches to reach next generation

June 14, 2023

Lifeway Christian Resources President Ben Mandrell gives a report to messengers June 14 at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans | Josselyn Guillen photo

By Aaron Earls NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Speaking with messengers and church leaders at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, shared a vision for reaching the next generation for Christ. He pointed to Vacation Bible School, camps and a first-of-its-kind curriculum line all designed to help local … [Read more...]

Lifeway breakfast helps leaders respond to inner critic

June 14, 2023

Ben and Lynley Mandrell spoke with Jennifer and Phil Rothschild for a live recording of the “Glass House” podcast at the 2023 Lifeway Breakfast on Tuesday morning, June 13 during the 2023 Southern Baptist Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The conversation focused on how ministry leaders can replace the voice of their inner critic with the truth of God’s word. | Aaron Earls photo

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...]

Lifeway camps fuel hearts for missions, campers give over $540,000 to the IMB and NAMB

September 20, 2022

By Marissa Postell Nashville, Tenn. — Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $543,300.81 to International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board (NAMB) president Kevin Ezell on Monday, September 19, during the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee trustee meeting. "We … [Read more...]

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