Category: Church Toolbox

Toolbox: What to do When Temptation Comes

by Chuck Lawless | Mar 27, 2025 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Chuck Lawless and published at chucklawless.com Temptation....

Church Toolbox – What to Do if You’ve Become Hardened in Ministry

by Chuck Lawless | Feb 28, 2025 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Chuck Lawless and published to chucklawless.com If you are...

BLOG: A plea for prioritizing the singing of familiar Christmas carols

by Jacob King | Nov 29, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature, Word Slingers | 0

Over the last several years during the Advent and Christmas seasons, I have noticed that churches...

Church Toolbox – Three Strategies for Winning Your Financial Freedom from Debt

by Jacob King | Nov 19, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Debt can be an overwhelming source of financial pressure and uncertainty, affecting your overall...

How Church Leaders Can Lead the Way in Showing Appreciation for Pastors

by Mark Dance | Oct 17, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

This article was originally written by Mark Dance and published to Lifeway. Encourage your pastor...

Church Toolbox – 7 Time Management Principles

by Chuck Lawless | Sep 21, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

I’m blessed to serve in various roles, and I love each of them. But, that fact also means I’m...

Pew to Pew: Learning From Church Switching Trends

by Marissa Postell Sullivan | Jul 11, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Even as the front doors of churches swing wide to welcome new faces to the...

5 Ways to Help Students Keep the Camp Fire Burning

by Jacob King | Jul 9, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Your group attended camp this summer, and it was a “mountaintop experience.” So how can you help...

5 quick tips for VBS follow-up

by Jacob King | Jul 1, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach....

5 Steps for Creating a Crisis Communication Plan for a Church

by Mark MacDonald | Jun 21, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

For pastors of congregations of all sizes, creating an effective crisis communication plan isn’t...

Lifeway to Continue Supporting Music Ministry through Lifewayworship.com

by Jacob King | Jun 3, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature, Missions & Church | 0

After meeting with church music leaders, Lifeway Christian Resources announced its commitment to continue operating lifewayworship.com.

How the New Federal Overtime Rules May Affect Your Church Staff

by Thomas Jordan | May 25, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

From time to time, government rules and regulations come along that can directly impact church...

Who Are You?

by Alan Quigley | May 22, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

I’m often asked, “Who are you”? That’s an interesting question that is best answered within the...

Pray. Vote. Pray.

by Brian Hobbs | May 17, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

You may have heard the slogan “Pray, Vote, Pray.” That is an excellent reminder for voters of...

How can your church be involved in global missions?

by Staff | Apr 20, 2024 | Church Toolbox, Feature | 0

Sending missionaries around the world is not some- thing new for Oklahoma Baptists. As a matter of fact, it is something that God has done throughout our Baptist history. It’s a part of our DNA. It’s who we are.