In the book The Church Recovery Guide, pastor and author Karl Vaters, helps us understand how church leaders are facing new challenges with reopening after the COVID-19 closures. He writes: “Reconvening for worship will not be like flipping a switch. It will be more like going to physical therapy after our muscles have atrophied. Doing previously "normal" church activities might feel awkward, even painful at times.”
Vaters gives practical insights and steps that will help during this time turmoil and uncertainty. He writes: “Adaptability is not about abandoning biblical principles. Adaptability is what Jesus, the Apostle Paul, and the early church did with such breathless ease it amazed everyone. Can’t meet in the synagogue? Use a house. Can’t meet in a house? Meet down by the river. Chased from Jerusalem because of persecution? Tell everyone about Jesus as you’re running down the highway.”
This is a very practical and timely book. Vaters gives great tools that can help any church as we journey through these difficult times. I would highly recommend this practical guide. I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC in exchange for honest review. I really enjoy the thoughts of Karl Vaters - he is a thoughtful pastor who is relatable and realistic. I have already discussed some of his thoughts in this book with several other pastors - they are clear, concise and helpful as churches think about reopening after COVID. His advice is wise from years of pastoring, offered with humility and also very spiritually and practically sensitive. A church of any size can read and implement the principles he suggests. Highly recommend.

#The Church Recovery Guide# by Karl Vaters is a very helpful, practical tool for pastors and their staff. Karl is the teaching pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Orange County, California. He has been a pastor for over 40 years. He has served there since 1992. He enjoys guiding and helping churches thrive and grow. He has good principles to help churches come out of crises . He shares the importance of team work. He also shares important financial issues that can lead to problems. He teaches how to walk to the different stages of grief with those in your congregation. He teaches pastors how to care for themselves. He also gives tips on how to work with technology related to live streaming. he encourages pastors to teach discipleship and team building. The book is short and has lots of helpful and practical ideas to help a church thrive. Thank you so much to Moody publishers, the author and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. It is well written and a great resource. The opinions are my own.