2008 ACP: Southern Baptists give more to missions but lose members, baptize fewer
Statistics reported by LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention
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Does your church have a crisis communications plan?
It is important for churches to be prepared for the unexpected
LifeWay Research studies global warming beliefs among Protestant pastors
The telephone survey of 1,002 randomly selected Protestant pastors, conducted in October 2008, discovered that pastors are evenly split about whether global warming is real and man-made. It also found that views of pastors vary widely by denomina ...
LifeWay Research finds young adults consider themselves spiritual
There’s a surprising new description for unchurched young adults in the United States: spiritual.
LifeWay Glorieta open under new operational model
Under the new model, Glorieta will continue to offer the same facilities and level of service from mid-May through September. From October through mid-May, only New Mexico Hall and Hall of States will be in operation, with a focus on more effecti ...
Fuge Winter Camp a good mistake for one minister
LifeWay event transitions after 10 years as Ski Explosion
LifeWay signs with Daywind to publish gospel anthems
LifeWay Worship received a boost from the signing of a publishing agreement with Daywind Music Group, the premier source of new songs for the Southern gospel and church print/choral markets.
If the shoe fits, make it a Bible study
Wives of ministers face various challenges
Lives full of blessings, heartaches, humor for ministers’ wives
Being married to a minister presents challenges, offers rewards
Sense of community, purpose vital to reaching 20-somethings
Young adults vary in religious, spiritual beliefs
Churches can keep, attract young adults
The Rainers offer churches four concrete solutions for making worship community essential
Authors share adventures in parenting
The Parent Adventure: Preparing your children for a lifetime with God points parents toward the Bible
Parents look inward, not upward, for guidance
Bible and church are not among top resources
LifeWay Research looks at role of faith in parenting
The study found the most common definitions of successful parenting include children having good values
‘Critical ministries’ study reveals pastoral priorities, leadership challenges
Study offers insight into leadership needs of churches
LifeWay names 2008 Store Manager of the Year
Texas native named to top honor in Metroplex store
New Chinese New Testament is now reality
People receive a modern translation of the New Testament in their own language.
Pastors preach on stewardship but unaware of church member debt
Stewardship major issue in uncertain economic times
Unchurched 20-somethings more open than older unchurched
Group actually has stronger beliefs about God than parents
LifeWay Research finds economy challenges churches but provides opportunities
Protestant churches have held their own as other economy sectors have taken step backwards