Key Quotes from Karl Vaters:
“In small churches, the way forward is a different mix of blessing and challenge than it is for the larger churches, as is typical.”
“Every single thing has a lifespan, aside from the Church itself, which will live on in heaven with Christ forever. I’m unaware of a single congregation from the first century that’s still alive today. Congregations do seem to have a lifespan, and when they’ve reached the end of their ‘why,’ often it is time to close the congregation.”
“In a congregation, we should always be asking, why do particular ministries and programs exist?”
“It’s not a matter of, what are we doing that’s so different, so unique, and so special? No, simply, are we fulfilling the Great Commission, the Great Commandment? Are we ministering, and worshiping, and fellowshiping and offering a value to the people who come into the community that we serve?”
“It’s not about being special, unique, relevant, or cool. It’s about doing God’s purposes through the congregation.”
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