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Five Must-Haves For The Small Church
Sometimes, the things we should do seem so obvious they remain unspoken, so they become forgotten. Here are five of them.
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Why So Sensitive? (An Appeal To Pastoral Conference Organizers)
Your small-church friends have a lot to say, and your big-church friends are not that easily offended.
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Four Unexpected Consequences Of Christian Celebrity Culture
Twenty centuries ago Paul expressed concern about the effect of a celebrity mindset on the Corinthian believers.
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Should Your Church Consider the Microchurch Model? with Frank Wooden (ep 81)
The Microchurch is not just for church planters. Existing churches can benefit from this model, too.
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When They Tell You Your Church Is Too Small
If you’re the faithful pastor of a healthy small church you have nothing to apologize for or be embarrassed about.
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5 Important Church Service Evaluation Questions
Evaluation is essential, but there are some considerations many pastors often miss when assessing last week’s service(s).
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12 Ways To Feel Better About The State Of The Church Today
The negative news may grab the headlines, but the good news is stronger, deeper, and truer.
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So, You Want To Become A Pastoral Coach/Consultant
Good ideas, communication skills, and a YouTube channel will only get you so far. Use these principles to go deep and add value.
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Practical Ideas that Work In Small Churches, with Laurie Acker (ep 80)
If you’re looking for small-church specific resources that anyone can use, this episode is a must-listen.
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Karl produces resources for Helping Small Churches Thrive at KarlVaters.com.
He's the author of five books on church leadership, including his newest, De-Sizing the Church: How Church Growth Became a Science, Then an Obsession, and What's Next. His other books include The Grasshopper Myth and Small Church Essentials.
Karl also hosts a bi-weekly podcast,The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry, featuring in-depth interviews about topics that concern pastors, especially those who minister in a small church context.
Karl has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years, so he speaks and writes from decades of hands-on pastoral experience. He and his wife, Shelley have three children and two grandkids.
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