Lifeway

DALLAS (BP) – Recognizing the important connection between discipleship and the local church, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell pledged to assist congregations in their calling to fulfill the Great Commission.

Could walking by faith in contemporary times yield such adventures as Joshua encountered? The 10 plagues? The parting of the Red Sea? Forty years in the wilderness? Has God called us to take such risks?

When thinking about the number of people attending their church each week, the experience of the average pastor is vastly different from that of the average churchgoer.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn — Culture claims to know about Jesus, but many people are in the dark about who He really is. Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2026 Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme – “Illumination Station: Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is” – prepares churches to help kids discover Jesus is the Light of the world.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The church is the church because it is made up of believers in Christ, but the exact expression of a local body of believers may vary depending on context. For decades, the Hispanic population in the U.S. has been growing exponentially, and this growth has implications for many churches.

 "The heart wants what the heart wants." This is a saying in our culture, reflected in movies and music, and is at the core of humanity’s downfall since Adam and Eve.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Pastors face unique challenges in their role and often feel overwhelmed, but few decide to step away from the pulpit and pursue another career.

RIDGECREST, N.C.(BP) – Lifeway Christian Resources’ Black Church Leadership and Family Conference returns July 21-25 to Ridgecrest, N.C., with expanded ministry opportunities and an eye toward mission work as Asheville recovers from Hurricane Helene.

God’s goal for us is Christlikeness. You can anticipate God’s persistent and faithful activity in your life and church causing you to act, talk, love and think like Christ. But without the example of a church family, you may miss much of what Christ offers.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – “Women marry,” was reportedly her father’s response when missionary and Bible translator Katharine “Katy” Barnwell told him she wanted to enroll in university in 1950s London.