Category: Church Toolbox

Lifeway Research: Discipling your congregation to understand the importance of the church

by Jonathan Hayashi | Jan 30, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Most Americans say worshiping alone is a valid replacement for regularly attending church. How do...

How to care for military families in your church around the holidays

by Kimberly Wootten | Nov 26, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

With all the sentimentality, family traditions and memory-making, the holidays accentuate the...

Addressing difficult cultural topics with care and confidence

by Ryan Smith | Oct 24, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Being a pastor can be hard. Not only are we trying to keep up with the lives of our local church...

How church leaders can lead the way in showing appreciation for pastors

by Mark Dance | Oct 13, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Pastor Appreciation Month is an opportunity for lay leaders to cultivate a culture of honor in...

Three reasons research is vital to the future of church

by Joel Harder | Oct 10, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

On Sept. 15, Oklahoma City hosted the first in-person annual meeting of the Southern Baptist...

Create a culture of care

by Doug Matlock | Sep 26, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Just the other day, I was listening to a podcast featuring a ministry leader who made a statement...

8 lessons to avoid pastoral burnout

by Tim Wilson | Sep 12, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITORIAL NOTE: The following article was previously featured at centerforbaptistrenewal.com How...

4 ways to arrange your small group Bible study room

by Ken Braddy | Aug 29, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

If your teaching ministry is on your church’s campus, your Bible study groups meet in rooms. One...

Back to school? Be like Barnabas

by Doug Matlock | Aug 22, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

New school years always present challenges and opportunities. School administrators face the task...

5 common pastor search mistakes to avoid

by Mark Dance | Aug 9, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Everyone in ministry will eventually be on both sides of a pastor or ministry leader search...

6 reasons we’re often surprised when God answers our prayer

by Chuck Lawless | Jul 11, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on chucklawless.com. The early...

5 ways personal hobbies can help pastors reach the unchurched

by Aaron Earls | Jul 10, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

While some pastors may believe they don’t have the time to invest in a hobby, that investment...

3 reasons God speaks (and how to hear Him better)

by Pat Findley | Jun 20, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

A meme making the rounds on social media reads, “My wife just stopped me and said, ‘You weren’t...

Why it’s vital to invest in the women of your church

by Kelly King | Jun 6, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Most pastors recognize the need to develop and train leaders and volunteers in their churches. In...

Developing a stewardship culture in your church

by Chris Forbes | May 23, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

The first place Oklahoma Baptists need to think of when we think of giving to fulfill the Great...