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...]
Waggoner reinforces Lifeway’s commitment to its mission, reports growth of online sales
By Carol Pipes BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Lifeway Christian Resources’ commitment to the mission given to the entity by Southern Baptists in 1891 has never been stronger, acting CEO Brad Waggoner said in his report to messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention in Birmingham. Despite the challenges Lifeway has faced the past year, the entity’s core ministry … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees begin search for new president
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lifeway Christian Resources trustees began the initial steps to search for a successor to President and CEO Thom S. Rainer during their Aug. 27-28 meeting in Nashville. Trustee chairman Jimmy Scroggins named a seven-person search committee to find Lifeway’s next leader. The trustees’ presidential search committee will be led by Kent … [Read more...]
Lifeway named one of America’s best employers for women by Forbes
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Lifeway Christian Resources is ranked as one of the top employers for women in the U.S. by Forbes magazine. Lifeway landed at no. 282 on Forbes’ 2018 “Best Employers for Women” list—the first time the business magazine has published rankings in that category. Earlier this year, Forbes also named Lifeway one of America’s Best Midsize … [Read more...]
Rainer: ‘We will provide biblical resources for the world’
By Lisa Cannon Green DALLAS – Lifeway Christian Resources has begun giving away Bibles to help churches share the Word of God, Lifeway President and CEO Thom S. Rainer told messengers at the 2018 Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting. “One of the best investments we have ever made has no immediate financial return but an incredible eternal return,” Rainer said during … [Read more...]