By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. —As Louisiana recovers from historic flooding, Lifeway Christian Resources wants to help churches, pastors and other victims. Part of the effort includes restoring Bible study material and pastoral libraries lost in the floodwaters. “Lifeway provides biblical solutions for life,” said Thom Rainer, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian … [Read more...]
Lifeway trustees approve budget, review reports on new facility
By Carol Pipes ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Lifeway Christian Resources trustees approved a 2017 budget, and heard progress reports on Lifeway’s new headquarters during their board meeting Aug. 29-30 at Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, N.C. Lifeway President and CEO Thom S. Rainer told trustees, “I can honestly say Lifeway’s future is brighter than ever.” “I could … [Read more...]
Lifeway celebrates 20 years with Beth Moore
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.—This year Lifeway Christian Resources is celebrating 20 years of ministry partnership with author and Bible study teacher Beth Moore. “Today we are honoring Beth Moore, but more important than that we are giving glory to God for His work through this ministry,” said Lifeway President and CEO Thom S. Rainer at a special chapel celebration on … [Read more...]
Lasting Impact Made by World Changers, P2 Missions Groups
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Thousands of World Changers and P2 Missions volunteers spent a week this summer doing manual labor and serving with local churches, but the impact made will last for a lifetime and into eternity. In Franklin, Tennessee, a woman was able to leave her home for the first time in months because volunteers built a wheelchair ramp when no … [Read more...]
Lifeway president says Lifeway committed to making a difference, says Glorieta still being used for ministry
By Bob Smietana BALTIMORE — “Lifeway Christian Resources is committed to make more of a difference today than we did yesterday, and to be more effective tomorrow than we are now,” president and CEO Thom S. Rainer told messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention. During his report to the denomination’s annual meeting, Rainer introduced an initiative to help churches … [Read more...]