Karl Vaters, Author at KarlVaters.com

Church Growth And The Myth Of Inevitability

January 9, 2024 / 4 minutes of reading

Many churches won’t grow beyond a certain size no matter how healthy they become.

January 3, 2024 / 6 minutes of reading

Of all the books I read in 2023, there were 20 that stood out for one reason or another. Here are the top ten.

December 31, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

Let me share my joy of reading with you by telling you about the 20 books that had the greatest impact on me this year. Here are the first ten.

December 28, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

To stream, or not to stream? The answer to that question may not be as simple as you’ve been told.

December 21, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

If you work on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day so others can celebrate, this is a heartfelt Thank You from all of us.

December 14, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

One of the most proven and effective ways to be a pastor of depth and gravitas is to commit ourselves to a program of wide, regular reading.

December 11, 2023 / 4 minutes of reading

Teaching people how to read and study the Bible is the best way to help them distinguish good teaching from shallow or bad teaching.

December 7, 2023 / 5 minutes of reading

Small churches have unique strengths and gifts. But we must know three basic truths if we hope to turn those strengths into reality.

December 4, 2023 / 3 minutes of reading

Online chats are great when the topic is simple. But when controversy erupts, it’s always better to go small and in person.

November 30, 2023 / 2 minutes of reading

We’re not called to change the world, we’re called to simple acts of everyday faithfulness.