NORTH CAROLINA -- All 170 LifeWay Christian bookstores in the U.S. are set to close by the end of 2019.

• All physical LifeWay stores are closing.
• They will still have a digital presence. 
• View store locations here.

The company has 12 stores in our state.

LifeWay says it will continue to sell books online on LifeWay.com and through a network of church partners.

“LifeWay is fortunate to have a robust publishing, events, and church services business. Our retail strategy for the future will be a greater focus on digital channels, which are experiencing strong growth. LifeWay is moving into a new era with a strategic digital focus that will prepare us for the future and allow us to better serve our customers," said acting President and CEO Brad Waggoner.

Earlier this year, the company announced they would close some stores due to declining customer traffic and sales.