By Aaron Wilson MIAMI -- LifeWay Global and its B&H Publishing Español division snagged a dozen awards—more than any other publisher—at the recent Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association (SEPA) awards banquet. The annual event recognizes the highest quality and excellence in the publication, sale and marketing of Spanish Christian literature. “This is about more … [Read more...]
Most Churchgoers Say They Spend Their Day Seeking God
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — American Protestant churchgoers say God is on their mind throughout their day in both intentional and impromptu moments. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research identified seeking God as one of eight signposts of spiritual maturity. About 2 in 3 Americans who regularly attend a Protestant … [Read more...]
Southern Baptist leaders welcome “Bible tax” reprieve
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Southern Baptist leaders welcomed indications from the U.S. Trade Ambassador on Tuesday that a so-called “Bible tax” will be avoided. Bibles and religious literature currently are no longer subject to the upcoming 10% tariff hike set to be imposed on goods imported from China beginning September 1. Previously, Bibles were among … [Read more...]
Two-thirds of churchgoers say denying self is essential to serving Christ
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A majority of Protestant churchgoers believe making sacrificial decisions to serve Christ is essential to their faith, and most try to avoid situations that might lead to immoral thoughts or actions. The 2019 Discipleship Pathway Assessment study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found two-thirds (66%) of Protestant churchgoers agree … [Read more...]
Churchgoers Hold Conflicting Views on the Need for Other Christians
By Aaron Earls Protestant churchgoers say they can walk with God just fine by themselves, but they also say they need other believers to help them do it. A LifeWay Research survey sponsored by the Center for Church Revitalization at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary finds majorities of those who attend U.S. Protestant or non-denominational churches at least … [Read more...]
