Traveling speaker and evangelist Sam Allen "Sammy" Nuckolls, who has served in the past as a contract speaker at Lifeway camps, has been charged in Mississippi and Arkansas with alleged video voyeurism. Because of those accusations, last year Lifeway cancelled all speaking commitments with Nuckolls. Nuckolls was originally hired to serve in the role of camp pastor for … [Read more...]
Lifeway to continue selling NIV; trustees select new leadership
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Trustees of Lifeway Christian Resources voted to continue selling the new NIV Bible in Lifeway stores, approved a new vice president for its largest division and elected new board officers. Meeting Feb. 13-14 at Lifeway offices in downtown Nashville, trustees heard a report from a special task force appointed to follow up on a non-binding resolution … [Read more...]
Response to ‘The Christian Index’ Feb. 9, 2012, editorial
We deeply regret The (Georgia Baptist) Christian Index has published these false accusations without offering any evidence of their truthfulness. LifeWay's new Bible study curriculum called The Gospel Project is not "marked by Reformed theology," as the Index charges. The Gospel Project is Lifeway's response to churches asking for a more in-depth Bible study … [Read more...]
Statement on action by Susan G. Komen foundation
I am deeply disappointed with today's announcement from Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation if it means a reversal of Komen's decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood. I renew my strong encouragement of Komen's leadership to end that relationship permanently, and restate Lifeway's commitment to not be involved, even indirectly, with Planned Parenthood. Thom S. … [Read more...]
Statement on ‘Here’s Hope Cancer Awareness Bible’
We made a mistake. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, B&H Publishing Group released to several mass market retailers a Cancer Awareness Bible as a way to place God's Word into the hands of those suffering through breast cancer. As part of the project, B&H agreed to donate $1 from the sale of each Bible to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation … [Read more...]
