Lifeway Christian Resources, established by the Southern Baptist Convention, has been given ministry assignments by the Convention. Below is a listing of those ministry assignments as shown in the Organization Manual of the Convention.
MISSION
Lifeway Christian Resources exists to assist churches and believers to evangelize the world to Christ, develop believers, and grow churches by being the best provider of relevant, high quality, high value Christian
products and services.
MINISTRIES
1. Assist churches in the development of church ministries.
Provide programs, products, and services that help churches grow in the areas of Bible study, discipleship, music, worship, administration, media/library, recreation, fellowship, and family ministry; consult with church leaders regarding total church growth concepts, strategies, and resources.
2. Assist churches in ministries to college and university students.
Contribute to the effectiveness of churches and to individual spiritual growth by developing a program,
products, and services that may be used in establishing, administering, enlarging, and improving ministry with college students, faculty, and administration.
3. Assist churches with Christian schools and home school ministries.
Provide consultation, products, and services needed by churches with Christian schools and members
educating through home schools.
4. Assist churches in ministries to men and women.
Contribute to the effectiveness of churches and to individual spiritual growth by developing a program,
products, and services that may be used in establishing, administering, and improving ministries to men
and women.
5. Assist churches through the operation of conference centers and camps.
Develop, promote, and operate conference and resident camp facilities useful to Southern Baptist
Convention entities, state conventions, associations, and churches in establishing, enlarging, and
improving their ministries.
6. Assist churches through the publication of books and Bibles.
Produce, publish, and distribute products, including books, of Christian content and purpose and Bibles that contribute to the effectiveness of churches and individuals.
7. Assist churches through church architecture consultation and services.
Develop products and services needed by Southern Baptist churches, associations, state conventions, and
denominational entities to assist them in planning, financing, furnishing, equipping, and utilizing
property.
8. Assist churches in capital fund raising.
Provide leadership to churches in securing funds for capital needs.
9. Assist churches by conducting research and compiling statistics.
Conduct research and compile statistics on matters relating to, and of interest to, Southern Baptists,
noting future trends and possible effects on church practice, productivity, witness, and health, and tender reports to the Executive Committee for review and possible report or action in an SBC annual meeting.