Lifeway’s 2027 VBS theme, ‘Take Flight,’ points to God’s faithfulness above all
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Next summer, kids at VBS will embark on an unforgettable adventure as they “Take Flight” and soar above the clouds to gain a new perspective on the vastness of God and His faithfulness. Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2027 Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme will help kids lift their eyes above the turbulence of life and see the One who never changes.
Lifeway Village to highlight discipleship tools, resources at SBC Annual Meeting
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Year after year, Lifeway Christian Resources finds new ways to delight messengers and guests at the SBC Annual Meeting and draw them to The Lifeway Village. And this year, as Lifeway celebrates its 135th anniversary and welcomes a new president, is sure to be no exception.
Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lifeway Christian Resources trustees elected Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville.
What can women’s ministries do to address young adults leaving the Church?
We’ve seen a steady decline in both Christian identity and church attendance with each passing generation in the U.S. A stat that should concern all church leaders is that among teenagers who were active in church for at least a year during high school, 2 out of 3 are not attending shortly after graduation.
Kirk Kirkland named director of Lifeway Worship
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources announced this week that Kirk Kirkland will step into the role of director of Lifeway Worship on Dec. 1.
Lifeway search committee now accepting nominations
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Lifeway Christian Resources’ presidential search committee announced today it is accepting nominations for the next president and CEO of Lifeway.
Lifeway trustees begin search for new president, name interim CEO
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway Christian Resources trustees named an interim CEO and began the initial steps to search for a successor to President and CEO Ben Mandrell during a special-called meeting July 15.
El comité de búsqueda de Bellevue anuncia a Mandrell como candidato a pastor
CORDOVA, Tennessee – El comité de búsqueda de pastor de la Iglesia Bautista Bellevue ha recomendado por unanimidad que Ben Mandrell, director ejecutivo de Lifeway Christian Resources, se convierta en el próximo pastor principal de la iglesia. Mandrell predicará en vista de una convocatoria el 13 de julio. La congregación votará sobre la elección del comité después del servicio de las 10 de la mañana.
Ben Mandrell named pastoral candidate at Bellevue Baptist Church
CORDOVA, Tenn (July 8, 2025) – The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources become the church’s next senior pastor. Mandrell will preach in view of a call on July 13. The congregation will vote on the committee’s choice after a 10 a.m. service.
SBC Messengers encouraged to visit the 12,000-square-foot Lifeway Village
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — One of the most effective ways Lifeway Christian Resources serves the local church is by empowering church leaders with relevant resources that catalyze health, growth and impact. That’s the message the organization hopes messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention in June will take away from their visit to The Lifeway Village in the exhibit hall.
