By Aaron Earls RIDGECREST, N.C. — The annual Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) resembles the churches it aims to serve—energetic worship and powerful sermons but still grappling with the effects of the pandemic. Recognizing this reality, Mark Croston wanted to encourage those gathered at Ridgecrest Conference Center on July 22-26, 2024, and remind … [Read more...]
LifeWay’s Black Church Conference sees growth thanks to digital platform
By Diana Chandler RIDGECREST, N.C. (BP) -- Using a fill-in-the-blank quiz, Lifeway Christian Resources' Mark Croston evoked phrases that have long spoken to the consciences of Black folks. He was teaching the early morning Bible exposition at the 2020 Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC), held July 20-24 as on online-only event during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Lifeway to Host Free, Online Black Church Leadership and Family Conference
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lifeway’s 27th annual Black Church Leadership and Family Conference (BCLFC) is being held online this year July 20-24 and will be available to watch for free through Lifeway Digital Pass. The BCLFC serves as a leadership development conference and spiritual retreat. While attendees are typically predominately African American, conference … [Read more...]
