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Getting Your Church on the Road to Greater Health, with Mike Rubino (Ep 97)
Revitalization will require that you lead with the heart of a shepherd, the head of a researcher, and the hands of a servant.

Yes, You Need to Change How You Preach (Here are 5 Changes I’ve Made)
We need to communicate in the best possible way for those listening. Clear is better than clever.

Are We Making Disciples or Just Keeping Busy?
If we truly want to see our churches revitalized, we must take a hard look at how we are—or aren’t—making disciples.

Hey Boomer, Stop Making Your Sermon Notes Rhyme Or Alliterate
Instead of playing linguistic games, produce better content. Then format it for how people really listen, talk, and live.

Disability Inclusion In the Church, with Barb Stanley (Ep 96)
About one in six children has a developmental disability. Their families need extra support to attend church and grow in their faith.

4 Steps To Help Your Church Be Friendlier To Guests
It can be easier to find a church that preaches the Bible, has solid worship music, and excellent child care than genuine, lasting friendships.

Three Undeniable Realities of Pastoral Ministry (Video)
Virtually all pastors will pastor a small church for at least some time in our ministry So let’s figure out how to do it well.

Yes, We Should Celebrate Church Growth
Church growth should always be a part of every pastor’s prayers, passion, and strategy. Especially when it’s kingdom growth.

The Clergy Sabbatical Toolkit, with Sean Nemecek (Ep 95)
A clergy sabbatical is not a luxury for the few, it’s an essential element in recalibrating your ministry and reestablishing healthy habits for ministry longevity.
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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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