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...]
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...]
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...]
Mandrell ready for LifeWay to ‘make an impact’
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New LifeWay Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell presented employees their first assignment under his leadership—seek to impact people for Christ. Mandrell issued this challenge to employees in his first chapel address held July 17 at LifeWay’s corporate office. To help employees live out this goal in their personal … [Read more...]
