By Marissa Postell Sullivan and Lauren Bearry BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — This summer, as thousands of kids and students attended Lifeway camps across the country, camp staff challenged them to think more broadly about their role in God’s mission to make disciples of all nations, and campers responded by giving generously to Southern Baptist missions endeavors. Because of the … [Read more...]
Southern Baptist pastor pay rebounds
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — After a difficult economic stretch for many churches and pastors, Southern Baptist pastors may feel more comfortable compared to two years ago. Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist senior pastors, full-time staff ministers and full-time office personnel outpaced inflation over the past two years, according to a study conducted by … [Read more...]
SBC messengers screen new Kendrick brothers film ‘The Forge’
By Staff INDIANAPOLIS — Before “The Forge” debuts in theaters across the country on August 23, Alex and Stephen Kendrick gave audiences at the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting an early screening of their latest film. In two different screenings sponsored by Lifeway Films on Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11, the filmmaking brothers shared their heart behind … [Read more...]
Lifeway’s 12,000-square-foot SBC exhibit aims to empower church leaders
By Carol Pipes BRENTWOOD, Tenn. -- One of the most effective ways Lifeway Christian Resources serves the local church is by empowering church leaders with relevant resources that catalyze health, growth and impact. That’s the message the organization hopes messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention in June will take away from their visit to The Lifeway Village in the … [Read more...]
Southern Baptist membership decline slows, baptisms and attendance grow
By Aaron Earls BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The recent slide in total memberships among congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention slowed in 2023, while baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation all grew. The Annual Church Profile (ACP) compiled by Lifeway Christian Resources in cooperation with Baptist state conventions details the … [Read more...]
