Karl Vaters

Karl Vaters is the author of the book, The Grasshopper Myth: Big Churches, Small Churches and the Small Thinking That Divides Us. On his blog Pivot, he writes about Innovative Leadership from a Small Church Perspective for ChristianityToday.com several times a week. He’s also the founder of NewSmallChurch.com, a ministry that encourages, connects and equips innovative Small Church pastors. Karl has been in pastoral ministry for over 30 years and has been the lead pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California for over 23 years.

Educate, Featured, Learn October 22, 2018

Could Finding God’s Will for Your Life Be Easier Than You Think?

By Karl Vaters

Here’s the deal: Many Christians overplay the importance of God’s specific will while underestimating the value of God’s universal will. Finding God’s will for your…

Educate, Encourage, Featured, Guest June 25, 2018

So Many Pastors Burning Out. What Can We Do?

By Karl Vaters

The pain of one pastor is intensified under the unforgiving glare of the spotlight, while the pain of another is ignored. Both hurt equally….

Educate, Encourage, Featured December 9, 2016

Could Saying ‘No’ Help You Avoid Ministry Burnout?

By Karl Vaters

Saying ‘no’ isn’t a lack of faith. Sometimes it’s a necessary first step in narrowing our focus and strengthening our faith. I can’t do…

Educate, Featured, Learn November 30, 2016

A Cautionary Tale: What Perry Noble Taught Us About Our Obsession with Numbers

By Karl Vaters

I don’t want to pile on. Honest I don’t. So I pray this post doesn’t come across that way. I was sad when I read the…