By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lifeway Christian Resources is implementing a series of budgetary freezes, cutbacks and staff reductions in response to the economic crisis resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Lifeway CEO Ben Mandrell cited a steep and steady decline of sales since mid-March, as well as uncertainty in the ability to host camps and events this … [Read more...]
Lifeway Research develops free tool for churches to help plan for reopening
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...]
