Category: Church Toolbox

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...

Be a source of hope in your community

by Page and Greg Mathias | May 9, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared in HomeLife magazine. When it comes to looking for...

Does what we sing really matter? Selecting and finding songs for worship

by Randy Lind | Apr 25, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

It happens every week, all around the world. As a church gathers to worship God, a worship pastor...

How to welcome people into your Sunday School class/small group

by Lynn Pryor | Apr 14, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

For years, people tried to crack some closely guarded secrets. For example: The formula for...

Words of life

by Vern Charette | Mar 21, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Above: Vern Charette, left, and Jesse Joyner, the pastor who shared words of life with Vern. The...

9 steps to reach a non-believing loved one

by Chuck Lawless | Mar 8, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on chucklawless.com. I was a follower...

Defining discipleship: What’s your pathway?

by Doug Matlock | Feb 21, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Taking time to define discipleship serves as an essential exercise for any ministry leader. Going...

4 helpful church website changes for 2022

by Mark MacDonald | Feb 7, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on thealabamabaptist.org. ...

5 crucial worship questions for pastors

by Stephen Rummage | Jan 24, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

A close friend in ministry told me about a time that he was—he thought—righteously scolding a...

10 markers when church is especially good

by Chuck Lawless | Jan 10, 2022 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on chucklawless.com. I wish it...

The Bible as your evangelism tool

by D. Scott Hildreth | Dec 13, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article originally appeared on lifewayvoices.com. One...

Keeping your church focused on Christ during Advent

by Ryan Smith | Nov 26, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

‘Tis the season again for pastoral planning of Christmas services, Christmas Eve services,...

Four things a new small group leader needs to know

by Erin Ivey | Nov 8, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on adultministry.lifeway.com Leading...