How Is the Holy Spirit Connected to Church Growth?
There is a beautiful interaction between the empowering of the Holy Spirit and our role in church growth.
4 Things That Shouldn’t Drive Church Growth (and One Thing That Should)
There is one primary thing that should be driving church growth. Here are four things that shouldn't be.
When Should You Transition from Bi-Vocational to Full-Time?
How do you know when a bi-vocational pastor should consider transitioning to a full-time role? These questions will help.
Large Church. Small Church. What Is the Ideal Church Size?
Is there an ideal church size that we should be shooting for? What are the pros and cons of small and large churches?
Karl Vaters: When Small Is Just Right
Karl Vaters discusses 'Small Church Essentials' and why church growth is an incomplete way to measure church health.
Small Church America—Revisited
How Pastor Karl Vaters lost his grasshopper complex and discovered, no one loses when the kingdom advances.
The Church Is Small—So What?
Instead of asking, “Our church is small, so what?” we needed to ask, “Our church is small, now what?”
Sermon Prep: 4 Ways to Improve Your Focus
Focus on these things in sermon preparation and you'll minimize the distractions that can derail productivity.
Rejoice in the Church God Has Given You
Comparing your church to other churches simply for the sake of comparison only breeds jealousy and ingratitude.
How to Handle Tough Conversations
A few simple guidelines can minimize the awkwardness of a serious conversation.
