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Why Are We So Bad At Helping Struggling Small Churches?
Sadly, we don’t think most struggling small churches are worth the time, resources, energy or passion it takes to rescue them.

We’re Starting A Podcast! “Can This Work In A Small Church?” (Video Preview)
When we listen to a podcast from our big church friends, the often-unanswered question is, “this seems like a great idea, but can this work in a small church?” So that’s the title of our new podcast. “Can This Work In A Small Church?”

We’re Starting A Book Club! Our First Selection Is “Posting Peace”
A Book Club is a great way to get to know each other, learn together and support each other. So we’re starting one on June 3 2021!

We Can’t Beat Up Half Of The Church And Expect It To Be Okay
While it’s important, even noble to pursue church growth, it is unwise, even cruel to assume that congregations who aren’t seeing significant numerical growth are broken, backwards and problematic.

How to Pre-Schedule Tweets on Twitter
In this How-To Video I use a live screen-capture to give you a step-by-step look at how to pre-schedule Tweets using Tweetdeck.

How To Make Your Local Church Invulnerable To Being Shut Down
The more extra-biblical traditions your church requires, the more vulnerable you are. The fewer extra-biblical traditions your church requires, the less vulnerable you are.

Are You A “Cry On My Shoulder” Pastor? Prepare To Lead Small
You can choose in favor of hands-on pastoral care. If you do so, that will almost certainly mean leading a smaller congregation. But that is not a lesser choice.

How To Edit & Title A Photo For Free On Canva
In last week’s How-To Video, I took a step-by-step look at where I go to find and download high-quality photos online that are completely free and legal to use. But what do you do with that photo after you find it? That’s what this video shows you.

Why I Don’t Ask “Would Your Community Miss Your Church?” Anymore – And What Has Replaced It
Instead of “if your church disappeared tomorrow, would your community miss it?”, we need to ask “Would anyone miss us? And who are they?” That’s what matters. They are your mission field.
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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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