Karl Vaters has been in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. He is the teaching pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, a healthy small church in Orange County, California. Karl has written several books, including his latest, “The Church Recovery Guide: How Your Congregation Can Adapt and Thrive after a Crisis.” At KarlVaters.com, he shares resources to help small church pastors lead well and capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small church.
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Key Questions for Karl Vaters:
-As you reflect on the past 12 months, what do you think is the general state of the small church in the U.S.?
-What do you mean when you say that every church must “figure out why your congregation should survive”?
-Are there any advantages to being independent from technology when recovering from a crisis?
-How can ministry leaders effectively address financial challenges like lower giving or a tighter budget?