5 hidden costs of digital convenience in the local church
When convenience becomes central, something subtle begins to shift in the culture of a church.
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.
Lifeway to continue supporting music ministry through lifewayworship.com
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – After meeting with church music leaders, Lifeway Christian Resources announced its commitment to continue operating lifewayworship.com.
Lifeway’s 12,000-square-foot SBC exhibit aims to empower church leaders
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – 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.
Lifeway names new EVP and COO
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) – Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced the appointment of Joe Walker as the entity’s new executive vice president and Scott Arvay as its new chief operating officer. Lifeway trustees approved Walker and Arvay in their new roles during a special-called board meeting, May 1.
