Lifeway News

NEW: @BHAcademic has a lineup of significant theological, historical, and practical works releasing this fall. lfwy.co/c4TI50WuJYI

NEW from @LifewayResearch: In general, U.S. Protestant pastors continue to stay behind the pulpit, but they may be facing unique challenges depending on their church’s denominational identity. lfwy.co/pKIy50Wu2iy

NEW: Lifeway trustees named an interim CEO and began the initial steps to search for a successor to Ben Mandrell during a special-called meeting July 15. lfwy.co/Wql150WpYfz

NEW: Through Lifeway One Source, churches can purchase background checks and receive a free sexual abuse awareness course for staff and volunteers. lfwy.co/nIHN50Wo5ee

NEW from @LifewayResearch: When it comes to collecting offerings, most churches pass a plate, but they may also have a basket waiting for you as you walk out the door. lfwy.co/89EQ50WmozL

NEW: The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously recommended that Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, become the church’s next senior pastor. lfwy.co/vwE650WmqLz

NEW: Revive Our Hearts and Holman Bible Publishers have partnered to create a new Christian Standard Bible (CSB) notetaking edition to encourage women to incorporate journaling in their study of God’s Word. lfwy.co/KsxZ50WjLha

NEW from @LifewayResearch: Compared to a decade ago, pastors have less training in counseling but are more hesitant to refer church members to professionals. lfwy.co/XmnC50Wj6sn

NEW: Four new Bible studies from Lifeway Women aim to aid churches and individuals in discipleship this fall. Participants will learn biblical truth, as well as how to navigate the challenges of modern culture with God’s Word. lfwy.co/CEmX50WgRTk

NEW from @LifewayResearch: Most pastors say their churches have policies in place to address significant misbehavior by church members, but few have actually used those policies recently. lfwy.co/3AOu50WfvOf

NEW: Through a partnership between Lifeway and LifePoint Church, 2,000 backpacks distributed to the communities will include a CSB Bible with decorated bookmarks of Scripture learned during VBS. lfwy.co/OVWW50WbI3q

NEW from @LifewayResearch: Pastors don’t believe family and ministry often compete for their attention. When they do, pastors say they prioritize home life. lfwy.co/nKkG50WaQGq

NEW: During the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Dallas, Lifeway Christian Resources President and CEO Ben Mandrell pledged to assist local churches in their calling to fulfill the Great Commission. lfwy.co/zZif50W7VOW

NEW from @LifewayKids: Lifeway’s 2026 VBS theme—“­Illumination Station: Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is”—prepares churches to help kids discover Jesus is the Light of the world. lfwy.co/ouJ750W3CoF

NEW: @LifewayResearch’s report on Hispanic Protestant Churches in the U.S uncovers practical tips for ministry with and to Hispanic neighbors. lfwy.co/cTop50W2C1L

NEW from @LifewayResearch: Pastors face unique challenges in their role and often feel overwhelmed, but few decide to step away from the pulpit and pursue another career. lfwy.co/gwCS50W0VmB

NEW: For Tony Wolfe, "A Unity of Purpose" is meant to be a theological, historical, and missional celebration of the Cooperative Program’s past, present, and future. lfwy.co/xcPu50VX3We

NEW: Lifeway hopes church leaders visiting The Lifeway Village at the 2025 SBC Annual Meeting will feel renewed and refueled knowing Lifeway is here to walk alongside them in their ministry. lfwy.co/Ygrf50VTif8

NEW: Co-founders of the global community @SheReadsTruth, Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, will release a new devotional this fall, “The Bible is For You.” lfwy.co/Q8fw50VSFrT

NEW: Lifeway Christian Resources has tapped Michael McEwen as the next publisher for B&H Academic. lfwy.co/nXAS50VRPsT