Lifeway Christian Resources
Lifeway Christian Resources Headquarters Location
Nashville, TN
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About Lifeway Christian Resources
Welcome to Lifeway Christian Resources. We’re so glad you’re here to learn more about us. From publishing and online retail, to IT, logistics, and events, to summer camps and missions, discover how faith works at Lifeway—and how you can, too.
At Lifeway, we seek to work with churches and believers in Christ to discover the best biblical solutions for life. We acknowledge that, while the Bible is unchanging, church practices and the needs of Christians will change over the years. So, we strive to meet their changing needs through wise risk taking, innovation, and a breadth of resources offered between our stores, our technological tools and our research. We believe that God is using Lifeway to transform lives with the Gospel all around the world. Lifeway has been named one of Forbes' best mid-sized employers in 2017 and 2018, as well as a best employer for women in 2018.
Who We AreAt Lifeway, we seek to work with churches and believers in Christ to discover the best biblical solutions for life. We acknowledge that, while the Bible is unchanging, church practices and the needs of Christians will change over the years. So, we strive to meet their changing needs through wise risk taking, innovation, and a breadth of resources offered between our stores, our technological tools and our research. We believe that God is using Lifeway to transform lives with the Gospel all around the world. Lifeway has been named one of Forbes' best mid-sized employers in 2017 and 2018, as well as a best employer for women in 2018.
The ministries of Lifeway Christian Resources have been centered in Nashville, Tennessee, since its founding in 1891. Today Lifeway's ministries reach across the United States and around the world through millions of Christian products used in more than 160 countries. Lifeway is a nonprofit organization that reinvests income above operating expenses in mission work and other ministries around the world.
Lifeway was formed by the Southern Baptist Convention for the purpose of publishing resources for the church. The SBC is a collection of like-minded churches working in cooperation with one another to impact the whole world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Southern Baptists share a common bond of basic biblical beliefs and a commitment to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world.
CareersLifeway was formed by the Southern Baptist Convention for the purpose of publishing resources for the church. The SBC is a collection of like-minded churches working in cooperation with one another to impact the whole world with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Southern Baptists share a common bond of basic biblical beliefs and a commitment to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to the entire world.
Lifeway is one of the world’s largest providers of Christian resources. Voted one of Forbes' past Best Midsize Employers and Best Midsize Employers for Women, the campus is located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee. Our headquarters team leads, produces, and delivers biblical solutions to fulfill the mission and vision of Lifeway's ministry.
We value what makes you unique.
When you join our team, we value you and the experiences that make you unique. Because our products, services, and events impact people from a multitude of backgrounds, we want a workforce that reflects a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
Faith works here.
Here at Lifeway, we seek to work with churches and believers in Christ to discover the best biblical solutions for life. Every single one of us here combines faith with professional passions to work together as one in fulfilling this purpose.
Core ValuesWe value what makes you unique.
When you join our team, we value you and the experiences that make you unique. Because our products, services, and events impact people from a multitude of backgrounds, we want a workforce that reflects a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.
Faith works here.
Here at Lifeway, we seek to work with churches and believers in Christ to discover the best biblical solutions for life. Every single one of us here combines faith with professional passions to work together as one in fulfilling this purpose.
1. Treasure Biblical Truth
We believe in the power of God’s Word to change the world. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
2. Care About Character
We believe God sees the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7b)
3. Be Better Together
We believe in the power of team spirit. (Proverbs 27:17)
4. Create Customer Delight
We believe the church is worthy of our best. (Romans 12:10)
5. Chart What’s Next
We believe we are called to help the Church thrive in the future. (Matthew 16:18)
History of LifewayWe believe in the power of God’s Word to change the world. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
2. Care About Character
We believe God sees the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7b)
3. Be Better Together
We believe in the power of team spirit. (Proverbs 27:17)
4. Create Customer Delight
We believe the church is worthy of our best. (Romans 12:10)
5. Chart What’s Next
We believe we are called to help the Church thrive in the future. (Matthew 16:18)
In 1891, Dr. James M. Frost, Lifeway's first president, had a desk, a corner of a newspaper office, and a little money he borrowed from his wife. More importantly, he had a vision for an organization that would help churches teach God's Word, develop leaders, and impact the culture.
He put these four things together to begin what is known today as Lifeway Christian Resources. The organization, formerly called the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, was established by the Southern Baptist Convention in 1891 after its annual meeting in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Convention gave Frost the approval he needed, but no funds were allocated to him. Undaunted, Frost put his vision and his work space in the office of Tennessee's Baptist newspaper, the Baptist and Reflector, to good use. Frost laid the groundwork for what would become one of the most influential entities in Southern Baptist life.
Lifeway's first assignment was the publication of Sunday School curriculum. More than a century later, Lifeway continues to provide Bible study curriculum, along with a wide range of Christian resources, events, and services.
Change in Name, But Not Identity
At the time of the organization's inception as a Southern Baptist entity in 1891, the official name was "The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention." So it was recorded in the Convention minutes then, and remained for more than 100 years.
Over the years, however, the Sunday School Board expanded its range of resources. The name no longer encompassed the wide array of products and services the company offered. Nor did it reflect the broadening scope of the organization's mission.
Beginning as early as 1971, the Lifeway name was used in limited applications. Since then, it has been used both as an imprint for Lifeway resources and as a retail store identity in select markets.
The decision to change the name and adopt the Lifeway identity corporate-wide was not an easy one. The actual process itself took more than two years to complete. In 1998, the Sunday School Board officially changed its name to Lifeway Christian Resources.
The Lifeway name communicates that Jesus is at the very heart of all work and ministry.
The word "Lifeway" is rooted in Jesus' words in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." The three words — way, truth, and life — illustrate the many dimensions of the saving work of Christ.
1. "Way" speaks of the link between God and mankind.
2. "Truth" reminds us of the complete reliability of Jesus in all that He is and does. Truth is the commodity of our organization.
3. "Life" stresses far more than mere physical existence. The only life worthy of the name is that which Jesus brings, for He is life itself. LifeWay points to the essence of our Christian faith — the way to a full and meaningful life.
Lifeway Today
Today, Lifeway Christian Resources is housed in a facility in downtown Nashville, Tennessee with team members spread across the country and beyond; and a distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. Lifeway Christian Resources ministers in more than 160 countries around the world.
See Where You FitHe put these four things together to begin what is known today as Lifeway Christian Resources. The organization, formerly called the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, was established by the Southern Baptist Convention in 1891 after its annual meeting in Birmingham, Alabama.
The Convention gave Frost the approval he needed, but no funds were allocated to him. Undaunted, Frost put his vision and his work space in the office of Tennessee's Baptist newspaper, the Baptist and Reflector, to good use. Frost laid the groundwork for what would become one of the most influential entities in Southern Baptist life.
Lifeway's first assignment was the publication of Sunday School curriculum. More than a century later, Lifeway continues to provide Bible study curriculum, along with a wide range of Christian resources, events, and services.
Change in Name, But Not Identity
At the time of the organization's inception as a Southern Baptist entity in 1891, the official name was "The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention." So it was recorded in the Convention minutes then, and remained for more than 100 years.
Over the years, however, the Sunday School Board expanded its range of resources. The name no longer encompassed the wide array of products and services the company offered. Nor did it reflect the broadening scope of the organization's mission.
Beginning as early as 1971, the Lifeway name was used in limited applications. Since then, it has been used both as an imprint for Lifeway resources and as a retail store identity in select markets.
The decision to change the name and adopt the Lifeway identity corporate-wide was not an easy one. The actual process itself took more than two years to complete. In 1998, the Sunday School Board officially changed its name to Lifeway Christian Resources.
The Lifeway name communicates that Jesus is at the very heart of all work and ministry.
The word "Lifeway" is rooted in Jesus' words in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life." The three words — way, truth, and life — illustrate the many dimensions of the saving work of Christ.
1. "Way" speaks of the link between God and mankind.
2. "Truth" reminds us of the complete reliability of Jesus in all that He is and does. Truth is the commodity of our organization.
3. "Life" stresses far more than mere physical existence. The only life worthy of the name is that which Jesus brings, for He is life itself. LifeWay points to the essence of our Christian faith — the way to a full and meaningful life.
Lifeway Today
Today, Lifeway Christian Resources is housed in a facility in downtown Nashville, Tennessee with team members spread across the country and beyond; and a distribution center in Lebanon, Tennessee. Lifeway Christian Resources ministers in more than 160 countries around the world.
Publishing, Creative, Customer Service and more
Our core team works together to design trustworthy experiences that fuel ministry.
Distribution Center & Logistics
Our team serves by delivering biblical resources into the hands of customers worldwide to advance the kingdom.
Internships
Interns are valuable team members who make a significant contribution to the mission and vision of Lifeway.
CentriKid Summer Staff
CentriKid staff serve the church and invest in the lives of kids by leading small-group Bible Study, Recreation, and phenomenally fun Track Times at camp!
Fuge Summer Staff
Fuge staff create an environment for students focused on life change through relationship with Christ.
Student Life
Student Life staff lead camps and events that elevate God's Word so that life change can happen within the lives of students and kids.
America's Best Mid-Size EmployersOur core team works together to design trustworthy experiences that fuel ministry.
Distribution Center & Logistics
Our team serves by delivering biblical resources into the hands of customers worldwide to advance the kingdom.
Internships
Interns are valuable team members who make a significant contribution to the mission and vision of Lifeway.
CentriKid Summer Staff
CentriKid staff serve the church and invest in the lives of kids by leading small-group Bible Study, Recreation, and phenomenally fun Track Times at camp!
Fuge Summer Staff
Fuge staff create an environment for students focused on life change through relationship with Christ.
Student Life
Student Life staff lead camps and events that elevate God's Word so that life change can happen within the lives of students and kids.
Lifeway was ranked as one of the top 500 midsize employers in the U.S. by Forbes magazine in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
2018 Forbes Best Employers for WomenLifeway was selected as one of Forbes Best Employers for Women in 2018.
Number of Employees in Lifeway Christian Resources
1,001 to 5,000
Lifeway Christian Resources Revenue
R1bn to R5bn
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