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10 Surprising Stats That Prove Church Size Matters, with Brady Shearer (Ep 054)
A fascinating conversation based on a report from a 20-year-long study about church trends and church size.
Pastor, You’re Doing A Great Job—Here Are 6 Reasons We Appreciate You
Thank you to those who serve the church in ways we often don’t value, and that most pastors don’t see in themselves.
Finding A Good Church May Be Easier Than You Think
No church is perfect. But there are a lot of churches that could be right for you. Here are five steps to help you on your search.
The Secret Power of Kindness, with Greg Atkinson (Ep 053)
Kindness may be the least-appreciated of the Fruit of the Spirit, but it’s one of the most important for our witness to the world.
Why It’s A Bad Idea To Use Sabbath As A Time Management Tool
Sabbath was given for our good, but mostly for God’s glory. Let’s keep the focus there.
Why Sabbath Is Harder And More Necessary Than Ever
When life is fast, Sabbath is hard. But that’s why God gave it to us, and why we need it more than ever.
The Power of Forgiveness, with Dr. Bruce & Toni Hebel (Ep 052)
We all want to be forgiven, but we have a hard time forgiving. This conversation will help.
The Big “Meh?” In The Middle Of The Church Size Debate
Small churches are great, but not everyone needs to be invested in the debate over church size.
5 Dangerous Assumptions To Make When A Church Is Growing
Success can blind us. Here are five dangers it’s easy to fall into when things are going well in a church.
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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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