The Strategically Small Church: Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective

O'Brien, Brandon J.

ISBN 10: 0764207830 / ISBN 13: 9780764207839

Published by Bethany House Publishers, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Strategically Small Church: Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764207830
• ISBN 13: 9780764207839
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Brandon O'Brien helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one. He demonstrates the strengths of small congregations, including that today's church "shoppers" want services that are local, personal, and intimate. Also, small churches provide space to nurture close relationships across age and lifestyle barriers, and they facilitate a higher level of commitment from laypeople. And small church budgets are often more effective because of greater efficiency. The Strategically Small Church will encourage small-church pastors in their ministries and challenge them to play to their strengths.

About the Author

Brandon J. O'Brien is editor-at-large for Leadership Journal and their popular blog, Out of Ur. He holds an MA in church history from Wheaton College and served as pastor of two small congregations. Brandon lives with his wife in the western suburbs of Chicago, where he is a doctoral student in church history at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.