By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Russell Moore’s “The Storm-Tossed Family: How the Cross Reshapes the Home,” a recent B&H Publishing Group release, has been honored with Christianity Today’s 2019 Book of the Year award. This is the second B&H release authored by Moore to receive this particular distinction. “Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the … [Read more...]
Most Protestant churchgoers still abstain when it comes to alcohol
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Most churchgoers say the Bible teaches against drunkenness. But that doesn’t stop about 4 in 10 from taking a drink now and then. While 41 percent of Protestant churchgoers say they consume alcohol, 59 percent say they do not. That’s a slight shift from 10 years ago, according to a new study by Nashville-based LifeWay … [Read more...]
LifeWay Women’s Leadership Forum: Be ‘Confident’ in the face of cultural issues
By Joy Allmond There was a collective gasp among the 1,600 women gathered for the kickoff of the 2018 LifeWay Women’s Leadership Forum when, during a panel discussion on racial reconciliation, Missie Branch told them about a shocking thing she once heard from some Christians heading to China for mission work. “Someone asked them what they were looking forward to about … [Read more...]
SBC President J.D. Greear launches listener-driven podcast through the LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network
By Joy Allmond DURHAM, N.C. -- Although he’s the relatively new president of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), J.D. Greear, lead pastor of The Summit Church in Durham, N.C., doesn’t want his added responsibilities to keep him from his first calling—to make disciples and grow the church. On Oct. 22, Greear launched a new podcast, “Ask Me Anything: Honest Answers, … [Read more...]
New podcast shares leaders’ stories of ministry breakthrough
By Aaron Wilson MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- In Philippians 4:8, Paul tells the church to dwell on what’s commendable and praiseworthy. Thanks to a new podcast, Christians can now apply Paul’s advice during the morning commute. Hosted by Bryan Rose, “My Ministry Breakthrough” is dedicated to telling the stories of churches experiencing exciting moments of vision clarity and … [Read more...]
