While a majority of Southern Baptist congregations use background checks, just over a third are trained in reporting sexual abuse, and even fewer have training on how to deal with sexual abuse survivors.
The local church has lost its prominence and priority in the life of many professing Christians. According to Lifeway, 54% of evangelicals believe worshipping alone or with one’s family is a valid replacement for regularly attending church.
The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach. But so often this critical element seems to fall through the cracks.
A Lifeway Research study finds around 7 in 10 (69%) believe people’s perceptions of Christians in the U.S. are getting worse, while 21% disagree. Another 10% say they aren’t sure.
Attendees to the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting were given the chance to watch an early screening of “The Forge,” a film from Stephen and Alex Kendrick. “The Forge” will be released exclusively in theaters Aug. 23.
Lifeway Christian Resources recently announced 2025’s Vacation Bible School theme. The theme seeks to show children that God can be found in even the smallest pieces of His creation and how to admire those details.
While support for same-sex marriage among churches has remained statistically unchanged in recent years, there are still divides, most notably between mainline protestants and evangelicals.
Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced Lifeway plans to continue operating lifewayworship.com
Almost all churches believe they are welcoming places for everyone. But many families that include individuals with special needs often feel otherwise. Experts say it doesn’t have to be this way.
Pulling off Vacation Bible School for 700 children is a daunting challenge for most churches. Pulling off VBS for 700 children during community upheaval is not just challenging, it is practically impossible.
