By Aaron Wilson NEW ORLEANS – Many ministry leaders are known for their oratory skills and their ability to communicate. But underneath the smooth, audible delivery hides a silent but powerful inner critic leaders wrestle with daily. An episode of “The Glass House” podcast, recorded live at a breakfast hosted by Lifeway Christian Resources at the 2023 Southern Baptist … [Read more...]
Lifeway camps fuel hearts for missions, campers give over $540,000 to the IMB and NAMB
By Marissa Postell Nashville, Tenn. — Ben Mandrell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, presented checks totaling $543,300.81 to International Mission Board (IMB) President Paul Chitwood and North American Mission Board (NAMB) president Kevin Ezell on Monday, September 19, during the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee trustee meeting. "We … [Read more...]
Mandrell shares Lifeway’s vision for serving the global church
By Aaron Earls ANAHEIM, Calif. — Speaking to messengers gathered for the 2022 Southern Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell shared the organization’s desire to partner with churches around the globe, including those who have felt underserved. After noting the challenges of leading Lifeway during his first three … [Read more...]
Lifeway breakfast provides tools for addressing anxiety
By Aaron Wilson ANAHEIM, Calif. — Whether current events have Southern Baptists on edge or on the edge of their seats, one thing is clear—many church leaders are wrestling with anxiety on a regular basis. Dealing with angst was the topic of an episode of “The Glass House” podcast recorded live at a breakfast hosted by Lifeway Christian Resources at the 2022 Southern … [Read more...]
Southern Baptists see baptisms and giving rebound in 2021
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn.— Southern Baptist congregations saw a rebound in the number of baptisms and an increase of $304 million in overall giving in 2021, both hopeful signs congregations are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Southern Baptist congregations baptized 154,701 in 2021, a 26% increase from 123,160 reported in 2020, according to the Annual Church … [Read more...]