By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Pastors and church leaders faced difficult decisions when most ended normal, physical congregational gatherings in March due to the COVID-19 crisis. As some states begin to lift stay-at-home restrictions, church leaders again face difficult decisions about gathering again. In addition to being constantly in prayer and listening to … [Read more...]
Lifeway presents ‘unprecedented opportunity’ for churches and families to do VBS
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The coronavirus pandemic has forced events to cancel, education to be modified and businesses to temporarily close or adjust operations. But for Lifeway and the kids ministries it serves, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is still on. “VBS is the highlight of the summer for most churches, and the highlight of the year for most kids … [Read more...]
Most churches have stopped gathering, few plan to meet on Easter
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The coronavirus outbreak has had ripple effects across the country, including in U.S. churches, according to a new study of pastors. Nashville-based Lifeway Research asked Protestant pastors how the pandemic has impacted their congregations and what their plans are for the near future. While nearly all pastors say their church held … [Read more...]
Lifeway Worship to host virtual choir event
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In an effort to provide some much-needed connection during a time of social distancing and shelter-at-home orders, the Lifeway Worship team is coordinating a virtual choir for Palm Sunday. Being physically apart has served as a reminder of just how truly connected we are as a society and especially as the Church, said Mike Harland, … [Read more...]
Lifeway offers free digital giving plan for churches
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus sparking churches across the country to suspend in-person meeting, Generosity by Lifeway is opening its digital giving platform to congregations immediately for free. “Giving is one of the most significant faith experiences we have as believers. God is a generous God in so many ways to us … [Read more...]
