LifeWay Christian Resources

rdf:langString LifeWay Christian Resources

rdf:langString Lifeway Christian Resources

rdf:langString Lifeway Christian Resources

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rdf:langString *Ben Mandrell *Thom S. Rainer, former President and CEO

rdf:langString Lifeway Christian Resources, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is the Christian media publishing and distribution division of the Southern Baptist Convention and provider of church business services. Until the end of their physical retail presence in 2019 it was best known for its brick and mortar LifeWay Christian Stores, one of the two major American retailers of Christian books and products (the other being ). Lifeway produces multiple curriculums and Bible studies used in Sunday schools and other church functions. Lifeway publishes the Christian Standard Bible (the successor to the Holman Christian Standard Bible) as well as Christian books and commentaries through B&H Publishing. Lifeway operates a research division that studies Protestant trends and provides contract research services. In addition they distribute many Christian resources created by outside parties. They distribute and sell many church products such as communion supplies, upholstery etc. through its e-commerce business. Lifeway also provides a multitude of church business services such as website design, architecture, background checks, capital campaigns, pastoral coaching and others through both in-house services and partnerships with outside firms. While Lifeway is a non-profit and part of the Southern Baptist Convention, it receives no church funding through the cooperative program. Instead, Lifeway is self-funded through the sales of its products. Lifeway previously operated World Changers until it was shut down in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In April 2020 Lifeway board voted to put the Ridgecrest Conference Center up for sale.