VBS follow-up: 5 ideas for ‘crucial outreach’
July 2, 2024
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.
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Study: Is public perception of Christians declining? 69% of churchgoers say yes.
June 26, 2024
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.
Kendrick brothers share behind-the-scenes look at film ‘The Forge’
June 15, 2024
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.
2025 VBS to ‘magnify’ details of Scripture, lead kids to discover God’s bigness
June 6, 2024
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.
Study: Same-sex marriage and where pastors stand today
June 5, 2024
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 to continue operating lifewayworship.com
June 3, 2024
Lifeway President and CEO Ben Mandrell announced Lifeway plans to continue operating lifewayworship.com
Is your church’s special needs ministry connecting with families?
May 30, 2024
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.
India church pulls off ‘impossible’ challenge of VBS for 700 despite local challenges
May 24, 2024
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.
Prison ministry: Churchgoers more interested than involved, study shows
May 17, 2024
Churchgoers are more interested than involved in prison ministry, but most say they’d be fine sharing a street or a pew with someone who has been incarcerated, a recent study shows.
Annual Church Profile: What the latest numbers mean for SBC
May 7, 2024
The recent slide in total memberships among congregations affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention slowed in 2023, while baptisms, worship service attendance and small group participation all grew.
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