Families are in crisis this back-to-school season. Your gift today can give them hope and guidance.

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, more parents are reaching out for biblical help, but giving has slowed and Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

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Pastor Karl Vaters

Karl Vaters has been a small church pastor for over 30 years. The most recent 25 years in his current church, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California, where he serves as the teaching pastor.

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The Importance Of Rural Ministry During COVID-19

Life in a small-town church is often very different than many of us realize. It is important to remember the small, rural church during a time of pandemic and crisis.

May 4, 2020

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The Small Church’s Biggest Need, Biggest Blessing, and Biggest Opportunity

The small local church faces some challenges as it heads into a new year. Pastor and Author Karl Vaters helps pastors and church leaders think through the biggest needs, blessings, and opportunities it faces as we consider another year of ministry.

August 2, 2018