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Bible Reading Coach, Week 16 (1 Kings 1-18) Solomon Reigns, the Kingdom Splits
If God said he would give you anything, what would you ask for? Surprisingly, the only person God ever gave that offer to, got the answer right.
Why Your Church Needs A Website And Social Media, with Josh Givens (Podcast Ep 025)
Josh and Karl talk about the importance of having, not just a Facebook page OR a website, but both – even in a small church.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 15 (2 Samuel 9-24) Sin, Repentance & Rebellion (David, Bathsheba & Absalom)
Israel’s Glory Days were truly magnificent. But they were surprisingly short, and they came at a fearful price.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 14 (1 Samuel 20-31 & 2 Samuel 1-8) David: From Fugitive to King
Israel’s Glory Days were truly magnificent. But they were surprisingly short, and they came at a fearful price.
Facing The Small Church Easter Sunday Blues
Many small churches prepare for Easter Sunday under an unseen burden.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 13 (1 Samuel 1-19) We Want A King! (Samuel to Saul)
In this week’s reading, we’ll meet Samuel, Saul and a shepherd boy named David.
How To Be A More Innovative Small Church (3 Starter Principles)
Jesus Christ was the most revolutionary, innovative, world-changing person who ever lived. His followers should be the same.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 12 (Judges & Ruth) A Country Without a (Human) King
Judges is a weird, fascinating time to read about, while Ruth is a tiny book that takes place during the time of Judges, but stands so beautifully apart from it.
The Importance Of Being Very Literal In Our Easter Sunday Sermons
On Good Friday and Easter let’s get out of the way and let the best story of all stand on its own.
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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.
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