Category: Church Toolbox

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...

How to bring joy to your pastor

by Philip Jones | Oct 19, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you...

3 questions to guard your character and convictions

by H.B. Charles, Jr. | Oct 5, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following article previously appeared on LifeWay Leadership’s website A few...

How your church can engage your community

by Michael Taylor | Sep 21, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

“We need to engage our community.” We know we are supposed to “meet them where they are.” As...

Humility: Important for healthy conflict

by Ken Braddy | Sep 7, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Conflict! Most of us do not like the word, and even fewer of us like experiencing it. Given a...

How to be a shepherd sheep can trust

by Stephen Rummage | Aug 24, 2020 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

A writer spent time with a shepherd on the Texas plains. One night, the shepherd built a fire, and...