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Why “Lead Pastor” Has Replaced “Senior Pastor”
Over the last generation we’ve seen this shift in terms. Here are four reasons it’s not just semantics.
Brain Science, Christian Connection, and Character Development, with Michel Hendricks (Ep 066)
What does brain science have to do with ministry, or even Christianity? This enightening conversation makes those connections.
5 Reasons Churches Of 200 Are Still Called Small
If you’re pastoring a church of 50 or fewer, a church of 200 might seem massive. But we have more in common than you’d think.
5 Essentials No Small Church Pastor Can Afford To Ignore
There are no quick answers to pastoral ministry, but these principles will give you a strong foundation to build on.
What’s The Right Size Church?
What if the right size for the church you serve is the size you are right now, and bigger wouldn’t be better?
Five Recommendations From A Veteran Church Camp Speaker
Start thinking now about these helpful tips if you’re involved in organizing or speaking at a church camp.
Helping Small Churches Thrive (A special message from Karl Vaters) (Ep 065)
A Sunday message describing the history and future of ministry for small churches and pastors.
13 Reasons Not to Worry About the Future of the Church
The church has survived and thrived through worse problems than whatever is worrying us today
Why Your Pastor Is Tempted To Quit – And What To Do About It
Being willing to help is nice, but stepping in without being asked is even better. Use these practical tips to lighten your pastor’s load.
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Karl 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.
Karl has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years, so he speaks and writes from decades of hands-on pastoral experience. He and his wife, Shelley have three children and two grandkids.