Karl Vaters

Hi, I’m Karl Vaters and I spent over forty years as a small church pastor.

I have a ministry called Helping Small Churches Thrive. I also write books, host The Church Lobby podcast, and speak at conferences.

My heart is to help pastors of small churches (up to 90 percent of us) find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small church – something virtually every pastor will spend at least some of their ministry years doing. I also believe that big and small churches can and should work together more often, to the benefit and blessing of everyone.