I am encouraged to see World Vision has reversed course on its policy of hiring employees in same-sex marriages. I was grieved to hear some at World Vision considered a change to the definition of marriage as a simple disagreement among denominations. It is not. The fact is that there has been a consensus on marriage among Christians for 2,000 years, yet this moment has … [Read more...]
Lifeway customers donate 200,000 Hindi Bibles
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Last fall, Lifeway Christian Store set a goal of donating 100,000 Hindi language Bibles across South Asia, but customers gave enough for twice that many. “Lifeway has proven once again it is an organization with a heart for the world,” said Tom Elliff, president of the International Mission Board. “Never in our wildest dreams did we … [Read more...]
Rick Warren and Lifeway to release ‘Son of God’ study
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – New York Times best-selling author Pastor Rick Warren is partnering with Lifeway Christian Resources to release a Bible study for the upcoming Son of God movie from 20th Century Fox. The small group curriculum resource by Warren is the perfect companion to Son of God, produced by husband-and-wife team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. The … [Read more...]
New website offers leader training anytime, anywhere
By Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Most pastors know that having well-trained volunteers and lay leaders is essential for the health of any local church. But few have a strategy for training, said Todd Adkins, director of leadership at Lifeway Christian Resources. Enter MinistryGrid.com, a new online training site designed to deliver easy, affordable and high quality … [Read more...]
Lifeway apologizes for 10 year old offense to Asian Americans
By Bob Smietana LONG BEACH, Calif. - Ten years ago Lifeway Christian Resources published a Vacation Bible School curriculum they believed would introduce kids to Jesus using an Asian culture theme. But "Far Out Rickshaw Rally - Racing Towards the Son" became a lesson in cross-cultural miscommunication. Critics of the material said it promoted racial stereotypes. Wednesday … [Read more...]
