Karl Vaters

About Karl Vaters

Karl Vaters is the author of The Grasshopper Myth: Big Churches, Small Churches and the Small Thinking That Divides Us. He’s been in pastoral ministry for over 30 years and has been the lead pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California for over 20 years. He’s also the founder of NewSmallChurch.com, a blog that encourages, connects and equips innovative Small Church pastors.

We Can’t Predict The Crowd, So Let’s Do Good Ministry

August 1, 2023 by Karl Vaters Articles, Leadership

The size of the crowd has nothing to do with the value of the content or ministry. Or vice versa. So then, do good ministry.

Dealing With Control Freaks in a Small Church

July 17, 2023 by Karl Vaters Articles, How To's

Small churches don’t attract passive people, unhealthy churches create them. And then, they often become your biggest control freaks.

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Unplug – It’s Essential for Healthy Ministry

July 6, 2023 by Karl Vaters Articles, Balance

As Anne Lamott said, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” So, I’m taking Anne’s advice. And my own. And, mostly, God’s. I’m unplugging for a while.

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