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What The Church Must Rely On When The Road Ahead Is Uncertain
When all else fails, the long, slow, but always-reliable process of restoring and nurturing relationships is what will get us through.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 3 (Genesis 36-50) Joseph’s Story
This episode covers the sibling rivalry of Jacob & Esau, then the story of Joseph. It includes the coat of many colors and how God honored Joseph because he did the right thing no matter what.
Helping Men Become More Intentional Dads, with Jeff Hamilton (Podcast Ep 022)
Karl Vaters interviews Jeff Hamilton, founder of Dad Academy, about helping men become the dad they want to be.
How To Worship Jesus When You Don’t Like The Music
There’s extraordinary power and blessing when we set aside our preferences and choose to actively engage in our role as facilitators of worship – helping others get closer to Jesus.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 2 (Genesis 15-35) Abraham, Isaac & Jacob
After covering creation and going through several millennia of history last week, this week the Bible slows down to God’s plan to save the world, starting with one man and his family.
9 Ways To Be A More Proactive Pastor This Year
This is a time of great challenges. And it may get harder before it gets better. But this is also a time when your unchurched neighbors are feeling a need for hope, connection and real-world solutions more than ever before.
Small Church Leadership Trends – What We Can Learn From 2021
Most churches were forced to take a hard look at who they are and what they are called to do this year. This brought greater clarity and focus than many had experienced in decades.
The Bible Reading Coach Begins! (Intro and Week 1)
If you’ve ever tried, but failed to read through the entire Bible, we’re here to help. Follow our weekly podcast as we guide you from Genesis to Revelation. This time, you’ll finish.
Bonus Episode: Introducing The Bible-Reading Coach Podcast!
A very special preview of our brand-new, year-long, Bible-Reading Coach podcast, including how we solve the three biggest problems people face when they start reading the Bible. This time, you’ll finish.
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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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