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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.

Unlock Your Bible, with Dianne Finkelde (Ep 051)
A conversation about Dianne’s new book, a how-to study guide to the Bible, for everyday Christians.

8 Experiences Every First-Time Guest Should Have In A Small Church
Every church should have a baseline of quality that people can rely on. And small churches are no exception.

Great Churches Emphasize What They’re For, Not What They’re Against
It’s quite possible – and horribly tragic – for people to agree with your list of sins and still not have a relationship with Jesus.

How To Plan A Sabbatical, with Karl Vaters (Ep 050)
Pastors don’t get work breaks unless we take them. And our brains and hearts don’t get a rest unless it’s a long break.

Why Unplugging Is Essential For Healthy Ministry
God designed us with the need to regularly unplug, disconnect, and lay low. Rest is not a bug, it’s a feature.

What The Drop In Attendance Frequency Means For Pastors
Less frequent church attendance is not a positive trend, but it may not be as bad as we think.

Overcoming The Biggest Energy-Killer In A Pastor’s Schedule
More energy is wasted switching tasks than anything else we do. Here’s how to start getting a handle on it.
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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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