By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The coronavirus outbreak has had ripple effects across the country, including in U.S. churches, according to a new study of pastors. Nashville-based LifeWay Research asked Protestant pastors how the pandemic has impacted their congregations and what their plans are for the near future. While nearly all pastors say their church held … [Read more...]
LifeWay Worship to host virtual choir event
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In an effort to provide some much-needed connection during a time of social distancing and shelter-at-home orders, the LifeWay Worship team is coordinating a virtual choir for Palm Sunday. Being physically apart has served as a reminder of just how truly connected we are as a society and especially as the Church, said Mike Harland, … [Read more...]
Digital curriculum helps church groups stay connected while socially distanced
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As the coronavirus spread across the country and across North Carolina, Dwight Horrell decided to do something he’d never done before in his nearly 50 years of teaching Sunday School—take his class online. His church, Haw Bluff Baptist Church in Ivanhoe, N.C., had little experience in livestreaming, with pastor Jacob Lewis placing his … [Read more...]
LifeWay’s digital giving platform helps churches keep vision alive during pandemic
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- When Jason McGuffie was at a local Southern Baptist associational meeting last October, he heard a presentation on online giving trends. The information he brought back to his church with him sat on his desk—until recently. “No one was super excited about the idea of online giving and many didn't see the real need of it,” said McGuffie, … [Read more...]
LifeWay offers free curriculum to churches
By Aaron Earls In response to an unprecedented global crisis, LifeWay Christian Resources is taking unprecedented steps of their own in offering free digital curriculum for all ages from “The Gospel Project,” “Bible Studies for Life” and “Explore the Bible.” Churches can access the free group curriculum and other resources at LifeWay.com/coronavirus. “This is … [Read more...]
