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Study reveals a variety of reasons for adults changing churches

November 8, 2023

When churchgoers find a new congregation, most say their reasons for change had a little to do with both their old and new churches.

Former Lifeway president Lloyd Elder dies at 90

November 7, 2023

Lloyd Elder, seventh president of Lifeway Christian Resources (formerly the Baptist Sunday School Board), died Nov. 3 at age 90. He led the Board from 1984–1991.

Bible Studies for Life Sunday School Lesson for November 5

October 30, 2023

Here’s the Bible Studies for Life Sunday School lesson commentary for Nov. 5, written by Bobby McKay, pastor of New Liberty Baptist Church in Morton, Mississippi.

Ministry to women: Study spotlights efforts to reach new generation

October 20, 2023

Ministry leaders and women churchgoers believe ministry to women is working in their congregations, but both feel there’s room for improvement.

Next-gen ministry leaders urged to ‘be the ones who see the ones’

October 13, 2023

Kids, student, next generation and family ministry leaders gathered recently at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, for Lifeway Christian Resource’s annual Next Gen Ministry Conference — ETCH.

How is economy affecting churches? Not that good, study says

October 10, 2023

“The bad news is that most churches continue to feel pain and discomfort from current economic realities,” said Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, on economy.

Looking for growing Southern Baptist churches? Check the Northeast, study says

September 22, 2023

If you’re looking for a Southern Baptist church, you’re most likely to find one in the South. If you want to find a growing Southern Baptist church, however, you might try the Northeast.