Category: Church Toolbox

How pastors can address cultural topics with care and confidence

by Ryan Smith | May 16, 2023 | 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...

Lifeway Research: 4 ways to honor pastors’ wives on Mother’s Day

by Jacki King | May 8, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Mother’s Day is a special time when we get to reflect on the women who have poured into us as moms...

Lifeway Research: 5 things special needs families need from their church

by Sandra Peoples | May 6, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

When a family in your church gets a diagnosis for their child, it can be a challenging time for...

Lifeway Research: 8 ways to honor moms on Mother’s Day without dishonoring others

by Aaron Earls | May 2, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

There is a legitimate discussion to be had over how to best honor moms on Mother’s Day without...

Pastoral listening

by Andy Taylor | Apr 22, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Preachers talk. We are called to talk, hired to speak, paid to make comments. We talk at services,...

Lifeway Research: 5 things to remember when seeking small group leaders

by David Apple | Mar 6, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

No matter the size of your church or how experienced you are, you will always need workers who...

Lifeway Research: Surprising reasons you should be more intentional about evangelism this year

by D. Scott Hildreth | Feb 6, 2023 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Fear prevents most Christians from being more purposeful about evangelism. We are afraid that a...

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...