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Redefining Church Growth: Karl Vaters on Thriving Small Churches & Avoiding Celebrity Culture
Redefining Church Growth: Karl Vaters on Thriving Small Churches & Avoiding Celebrity Culture
Redefining Church Growth: Karl Vaters on Thriving Small Churches & Avoiding Celebrity Culture
Monday 17th March 2025
Karl Vaters discusses how small churches can thrive and the dangers of celebrity culture in this engaging chat with Nancy Sabato.
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Episode Overview
- A church's health is measured by its impact, not its attendance.
- Pastors and congregations can thrive at any size.
- Christian celebrity culture can lead to moral failures.
- Focus on genuine community and spiritual growth.
- Embrace your church's unique calling.
"Your church right now is big enough right now to do right now what Jesus is calling you to do right now."
Ever thought about the true measure of a church's success? In this episode, Nancy Sabato chats with Karl Vaters, author of *De-Sizing the Church*, about redefining what it means for a church to thrive. Vaters challenges the common belief that bigger is better, arguing that a church's health and impact are more important than its size. He shares practical advice for pastors and congregations on how to embrace their unique calling and make a difference, no matter their size.
From his experiences in small towns like Buffkin, Indiana, to addressing the pitfalls of Christian celebrity culture, Vaters provides valuable insights that can inspire anyone involved in ministry. This conversation is packed with wisdom on how to shift the focus from numbers to genuine community and spiritual growth. Whether you're a pastor, a church member, or simply interested in the dynamics of church life, you'll find this episode both enlightening and encouraging.
So, are you ready to rethink what it means for a church to be successful?