By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The year LifeWay Christian Resources was formed, Thomas Edison filed a patent for a motion picture device, the game of basketball was invented and Arthur Conan Doyle penned his first Sherlock Holmes novel. That year was 1891, when LifeWay—then called the Sunday School Board—launched with the mission of creating Sunday School resources … [Read more...]
Mandrell celebrates a “New Day” with LifeWay trustees
By Aaron Earls NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In his first trustee meeting as president and CEO, Ben Mandrell gave board members an optimistic vision for the future of LifeWay Christian Resources. He described the current season as “a new day” for both himself and the 128-year-old organization. “I truly believe God built me for this job,” Mandrell said, noting his … [Read more...]
Most Churches Aren’t Engaged in a ‘Worship War’ Over Music
By Aaron Earls For most pastors, the so-called “worship wars” over the style of the music used in their church have subsided, if they ever even felt that pressure. A new study from Nashville-based LifeWay Research found 15% of Protestant pastors in the U.S. say the biggest challenge they face in the area of music is navigating the varying preferences of members. A … [Read more...]
Kendrick brothers say ‘Overcomer’ is unique compared to previous films
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s latest film “Overcomer,” which is now in theaters, breaks the mold from their previous movies in one important way. “Every movie we’ve done before has contained a ‘go-and-do’ call to action,” said Alex Kendrick. “This one isn’t go-and-do; it’s know-and-understand.” Whereas the Kendrick brothers’ … [Read more...]
Mandrell installed as LifeWay’s 10th president, anticipates ‘bright future’
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LifeWay trustees, employees and special guests gathered at the organization’s headquarters on Monday to celebrate the inauguration of Ben Mandrell as the 10th president of LifeWay Christian Resources. On a day marked with heavy rain and overcast skies, Mandrell forecasted a bright future for the organization—not just in fiscal … [Read more...]
