Category: Church Toolbox

The good and hard work of sermon preparation

by Nick Atyia | Jul 26, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Preparing a sermon is hard work, and that is a good thing. There is no question from the...

Why churches need to be multigenerational, and why it’s hard to do

by Chuck Lawless | Jul 13, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

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

How your church can reach young adults

by Chad Coleman | Jun 19, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

For many churches, reaching young adults can be a challenging and daunting task. However, it is...

How to engage & reengage your small group this summer

by Chris Surratt | Jun 7, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

After a year and a half of days and months seemingly blurring together during the pandemic, a lot...

4 health hacks for ministry couples

by Mark Dance | May 24, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

A pastor recently asked me for advice on staying physically healthy, which led to this article....

12 things a church should know about its pastor

by Chuck Lawless | May 10, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on chucklawless.com. My experience is...

Take Sunday into Monday

by Michael Kelley | Apr 27, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

To say that the last year has been challenging for pastors is a dramatic understatement. That’s...

4 COVID takeaways for pastors

by Mark Dance | Apr 12, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Everybody is understandably eager to look ahead to the post-COVID world we have all been longing...

After Easter, now what?

by Stephen Rummage | Mar 23, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

The pastor proclaims, “He is risen!” The congregation responds, “He is risen indeed!” We retell...

Why it’s important to persevere in evangelism

by D. Scott Hildreth | Mar 9, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Jesus told His followers not to toss pearls before swine. We also know that people come to Christ...

The privilege of preaching

by Brett Selby | Feb 23, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Preaching isn’t easy. That last sentence might identify me as Captain Obvious in the eyes of some....

10 questions good church leaders ask

by Chuck Lawless | Feb 8, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

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

4 groups every pastor needs

by Mark Dance | Jan 25, 2021 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article was previously featured on lifewayresearch.com On Jan....

7 ways to engage your church in the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

by Rusty McMullen | Nov 23, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Have you ever been on the outside of an inside joke? You know that feeling; the one where you...

9 things you do when God’s people frustrate you

by Chuck Lawless | Nov 9, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

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