De-sizing the Church

An episode of the Gospel for Life podcast, hosted by Darryl Dash, titled "De-sizing the Church" was published on October 7, 2024 and runs 33 minutes.

October 7, 2024 ·33m · Gospel for Life

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In this episode of Gospel for Life, host Darryl Dash talks with guest Karl Vaters, an experienced small church pastor and author of "De-sizing the Church." They emphasize the need to shift our ministry focus from numerical growth to discipleship, underscoring Jesus' teachings on making disciples. The episode encourages pastors dealing with growth pressures, highlighting the importance of being faithful and making an impact in their congregations, no matter their size. Read more at https://go.gospelforlife.com/desizing

Episode Description

In this episode of Gospel for Life, host Darryl Dash talks with guest Karl Vaters, an experienced small church pastor and author of "De-sizing the Church." They emphasize the need to shift our ministry focus from numerical growth to discipleship, underscoring Jesus' teachings on making disciples.

The episode encourages pastors dealing with growth pressures, highlighting the importance of being faithful and making an impact in their congregations, no matter their size.

Read more at https://go.gospelforlife.com/desizing

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