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The Delegating Pastor: Do Less Stuff, Get More Done
It may be hard to delegate. Especially when it seems like there’s no one to delegate to. But it’s easier – and more biblical – than not delegating at all.
Making Disciples Without Overworking the Pastor (A Simple, Five-Step Process)
Small churches can use our personal touch to help new believers grow in the way that suits them best.
Want Better Discipleship? Mentoring Is Better Than Curriculum
Curriculum doesn’t connect us to a church body. People do. People who love Jesus and show us how to love him, too.
What I Learned By Taking A Sabbatical, with Karl Vaters (Ep 055)
Should all pastors take a sabbatical? If so, what should you do on yours, and what should be avoided?
8 Principles To Consider Before Leaving A Church You (Used To) Love
Leaving a church is hard. Don’t make it harder by doing it badly.
7 Bad Reasons to Leave Your Church
If you’re considering leaving the church you attend, there are a few things you may want to consider before making the leap.
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.
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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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