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Lifeway trustees elect Ryan Blackwell as president and CEO

Lifeway Christian Resources trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ryan Blackwell as the organization’s 11th president and CEO during a special-called meeting April 22 in Nashville.
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Lifeway remembers the life and legacy of ‘Experiencing God’ author Henry Blackaby

Henry Blackaby, author of Experiencing God, passed away today, Feb. 10, 2024. He was 88. Through the years, Blackaby’s famous summary of how to know and do the will of God—“watch to see where God is working and join Him”—has guided numerous people, churches and ministries to join God’s work.
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Lifeway reports $45 million shortfall in revenue during 2020 budget year

Company Controller Cossy Pachares reported that Lifeway’s revenue fell $45 million short of the fiscal year 2020 budget. Pachares said the revenue shortfall was due to the impact of COVID-19. “Lifeway’s funds provided from operations only missed budget by $15 million due to the significant expense reductions that were put in place in the spring,” he added.
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LifeWay trustees authorize exploration of the sale of Ridgecrest

“This was a painful decision,” said LifeWay CEO Ben Mandrell. “LifeWay’s leaders have prayed over this decision and looked at multiple options to keep Ridgecrest. The more than 100-year-old conference center has a rich heritage and spiritual legacy for Southern Baptists. However, the decision is a necessary one.”
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LifeWay’s Mandrell announces renewed mission and focus

"We knew it would take us some time to recover from the store closures, but we are rebounding faster than we expected," Mandrell said. "It's early, of course, but we are pleased with where we are after the first quarter."
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BREAKING: Mandrell announced as candidate for LifeWay president and CEO

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The presidential search committee of LifeWay Christian Resources’ trustees has unanimously recommended Dr. Ben Mandrell become the entity’s next president and CEO. LifeWay’s board of trustees will vote on the recommendation during a special-called session Friday, June 28, in Atlanta.
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BREAKING: LifeWay to close all brick & mortar stores in 2019

LifeWay Christian Resources is charting a new course in 2019 marking a strategic shift of resources to a dynamic digital strategy. As part of the transition, LifeWay will close its 170 brick-and-mortar stores in 2019.
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Transitions spur LifeWay trustees to prayer, Rainer gives final presidential address

LifeWay Christian Resources trustees gathered for their first meeting of 2019 with their sights set on a season of transition and hopeful prayer for the future. 
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Pastor salaries not keeping pace with inflation

NASHVILLE (BP) – Compensation for full-time Southern Baptist pastors and church staff has lagged behind the growth in the cost-of-living over the past two years. And health insurance coverage remains low, according to the 2018 SBC Church Compensation Study.
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LifeWay trustees begin search for new president

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LifeWay Christian Resources trustees began the initial steps to search for a successor to President and CEO Thom S. Rainer during their Aug. 27-28 meeting in Nashville.
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BREAKING: Thom S. Rainer announces retirement from LifeWay

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- LifeWay Christian Resources President and CEO Thom S. Rainer announced today (Aug. 27) his plans to retire in the coming year.
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Scientology set to launch TV Network

The Church of Scientology announced Sunday (March 11) they're launching the Scientology Network, which will debut today on several streaming services.

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