BIBLE STUDY: Real change for real sinners
While these passages can teach us many things, one thing should be clear: No matter how much we think we know about Jesus, He is more than we understand. That means we have the opportunity to grow deeper in our grasp of Him and fellowship with Him.
EXPLAINER: Report reveals Southern Baptists’ views on political theology
Lifeway Research released a report this month on Southern Baptists’ views on political theology. The survey, which was sponsored by the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, looked at the views of Southern Baptist laity and key leaders and aimed to understand:
Grammy winner Mandisa, former Lifeway worship leader, dies at 47
NASHVILLE (BP) – Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian singer Mandisa Lynn Hundley, a former Lifeway Christian Resources employee and top-10 American Idol finisher, was found dead April 18 at her Nashville home, her publicist announced on social media.
Bible Study: New identity in Christ
Christians are given a new identity in Christ when born into the family of God, an identity God expects Christians to fulfill.
SBC DIGEST: ERLC to host online political engagement discussion; Lifeway to feature renovated exhibit space
ERLC to host online event on Christian political engagement; Ben Mandrell guest on ‘Road to Indy’ episode.
Pastoral hypocrisy and bad preaching are a turnoff to churchgoers
For many pastors, it’s difficult to not take it personally when people leave their church. But according to a recent Lifeway Research study, most churchgoers aren’t leaving a church because they have a personal complaint against the pastor. During the research screening process, it was determined only 53% of U.S. regular churchgoers say they have attended more than one church as an adult. Among these, most say their church change was impacted by a residential move (60%). Still, 40% of church changes were driven by something other than a residential move.
Bible Study: Christ, the church’s true foundation
God builds the true church on the foundation of Jesus Christ. You can’t have a church if you get rid of Jesus.
BIBLE STUDY: God’s miracle-working power
Jesus’ most transformative miracle was dying for our sins and resurrecting to give us new life. We can trust in His power to do above and beyond all we ask or think because He is God, all-powerful and sovereign. We can trust Him to accomplish His plan in us and in the world for His glory.
Pastors, church leaders encouraged to participate in biennial church compensation survey
DALLAS (BP) – GuideStoneFinancial Resources, Lifeway Research and Baptist state conventions have again teamed up for the SBC Church Compensation Survey. The survey – the largest free study focused on churches in the United States – is conducted every two years.
Southern Baptists see decline in number of congregations
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – The Southern Baptist Convention faces not only declining membership but also fewer churches to attract potential new members.