By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and an increase of $304 million in overall giving in 2021, both hopeful signs congregations are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Southern Baptist congregations baptized 154,701 in 2021, a 26% increase from 123,160 reported in 2020, according to the Annual Church … [Read more...]
SBC messengers treated to screening of new Kendrick brothers film
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting attended Lifeway Films screenings of two upcoming faith-based movies, “Show Me the Father” and “Sabina,” on the evenings of June 14 and 15. “Show Me the Father,” by Sony Pictures’ Affirm Films, will release in theaters nationwide on Sept. 10, 2021. The film is the first … [Read more...]
Mandrell highlights God’s provision and future direction of Lifeway
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ben Mandrell, Lifeway Christian Resources president and CEO, expressed confidence in the future of the organization during his report to messengers at the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on Wednesday, June 16. “I am encouraged by the report that I bring to you today,” Mandrell told messengers. “Lifeway Christian Resources … [Read more...]
Lifeway Breakfast: Mandrell Focuses on ‘Pulse of Pastors’
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ben Mandrell, Lifeway Christian Resources president and CEO, shared how the organization is laser focused on helping pastors and local churches fuel their ministries at a breakfast hosted by Lifeway at the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting on Tuesday, June 15. “We have to become highly relational and relevant to pastors and … [Read more...]
Lifeway looks to future with ministry assignment changes
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Messengers to the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville will vote on recommended changes to Lifeway Christian Resources’ mission and ministry assignments. “Lifeway is in a season of emphasizing who we are, why God allowed this organization to be created, and where we’re going in the future,” said Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of … [Read more...]