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Keeping Small Church Communications Simple
Everything under the umbrella of Church Communications — digital, social media, and print — should point people to Jesus.
The Top Ten Books I Read In 2023
Of all the books I read in 2023, there were 20 that stood out for one reason or another. Here are the top ten.
Ten Great Books I Read In 2023 (11-20 Of My Top 20)
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.
Maybe You Shouldn’t Live-Stream Your Church Service, with Tim Fox (Ep 062)
To stream, or not to stream? The answer to that question may not be as simple as you’ve been told.
To Everyone Who Works During Christmas: A Tribute
If you work on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day so others can celebrate, this is a heartfelt Thank You from all of us.
Why Reading Matters for Ministry, with Austin Carty (Ep 061)
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.
Why We Should Preach ABOUT The Bible, Not Just FROM The Bible
Teaching people how to read and study the Bible is the best way to help them distinguish good teaching from shallow or bad teaching.
I Don’t Want Churches To Be Small; I Want Small Churches To Be Great
Small churches have unique strengths and gifts. But we must know three basic truths if we hope to turn those strengths into reality.
Why Healthy Small Churches Are Better For Controversial Conversations
Online chats are great when the topic is simple. But when controversy erupts, it’s always better to go small and in person.
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Karl Vaters 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. He has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years, so he speaks and writes from decades of hands-on pastoral experience.
You can follow Karl on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn, or Contact Karl to inquire about speaking, writing, and consultation.
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