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Practical Ideas that Work In Small Churches, with Laurie Acker (ep 80)
If you’re looking for small-church specific resources that anyone can use, this episode is a must-listen.
Church Is Not Just Who We Are, It’s Also Where We Go
We don’t just go to church, we are the church. But the going helps in the being.
Those Preachers’ Kids
Too many people hold pastor’s kids to a standard not even God holds them to.
The Looming Danger of Unsustainable, Staff-Heavy Churches
Two current statistical realities are pushing back against the perception that church growth leads to financial stability.
Church Collaboration and Killing Consumerism in a Post-Christian Context, with Dan Nichols (ep 79)
A boots-on-the-ground conversation about meeting the challenges of ministry in a very post-Christian region.
Breaking The Cycle Of Small-Church Pastor Loneliness
Too many pastors are doing most of their ministry alone. Especially in smaller churches. But there is hope.
How to Feel Less Overwhelmed in 20 Minutes
Sustainable ministry requires mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Stress is an enemy of all three. But you can overcome it.
De-sizing the Church (pt 10): First Reactions from Church Leaders (ep 078)
De-sizing the Church is getting very strong reactions. These conversations will give you a taste of that, and why it may be time to check it out yourself.
De-sizing The Church: How To Know If You Need To De-size
Take the free survey to discover your “do I need to de-size?“ score.
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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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