Lifeway

Lifeway

Faith-based publishing and church resources

Overview

Lifeway is a faith-focused organization that hires people to help spread the Christian message and support churches. It provides roles across creative, storytelling, data, and problem-solving areas, all aimed at serving the church and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The company supports a work-from-anywhere culture, offering equipment and resources to create productive home offices, team gatherings and travel for key events, and a full benefits package for full-time employees. Lifeway’s product and services revolve around content, resources, and support for churches and believers, helping them grow in faith and reach more people. What sets Lifeway apart is its mission-driven environment with autonomy for remote workers, a strong emphasis on mission and values, and comprehensive benefits, rather than just traditional office-based roles. The company’s goal is to equip people and churches to teach, share, and live out the gospel effectively.

About Lifeway

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Why Lifeway is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Education

Consumer Goods

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Revenue grows $100M since 2020 with Bible sales tripling.
  • Lifeway Camps expand to four new 2026 locations nationwide.
  • Hyfi curriculum and DisciplesPath tool show positive trends.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership vacuum post-Mandrell delays digital transformation.
  • Joe Walker's C-rated leadership erodes morale and turnover.
  • SBC scandals slash membership, cutting Lifeway revenue 40%.

What makes Lifeway unique

  • Lifeway launches first Bible for dyslexic children via B&H Publishing.
  • Lifeway dominates as world's largest Spanish Bible provider.
  • Lifeway Students debuts games deepening student ministry ties.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Christianity Daily
Jul 16th, 2025
Ben Mandrell to Lead Bellevue Baptist Church, Joe Walker Steers Lifeway Christian Resources

Meanwhile, Lifeway Christian Resources, based in Nashville and the publishing arm of the Southern Baptist Convention, has appointed Joe Walker as interim president and CEO.

Baptist Press
May 28th, 2025
'Pursue the Prize' at Black church conference July 21-25 at Ridgecrest

RIDGECREST, N.C.(BP) - Lifeway Christian Resources' Black Church Leadership and Family Conference returns July 21-25 to Ridgecrest, N.C., with expanded ministry opportunities and an eye toward mission work as Asheville recovers from Hurricane Helene.

Biblical Recorder
Nov 25th, 2024
SBC DIGEST: Lifeway Students launches games; MBTS honors Mississippi pastor

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) - Lifeway Christian Resources is launching its first-ever series of games by Lifeway Students, designed to deepen student ministry connections and conversations.

The Christian Post
Oct 20th, 2024
Lifeway launches first-ever Bible for children with dyslexia

Lifeway launches first-ever Bible for children with dyslexia.

Biblical Recorder
Oct 17th, 2024
'CSB Grace Bible for Kids' is first-of-its-kind Bible for readers with dyslexia

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BP) - Lifeway's B&H Publishing Group partnered with 2K/DENMARK and Cambridge University to release the CSB Grace Bible for Kids, a first-of-its-kind Bible for readers with dyslexia, available this fall.

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