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The Strategically Small Church by Brandon J. O'Brien

The Strategically Small Church

Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective

Brandon J. O'Brien, Jim Belcher

Baker Publishing Group · Print & ebook · September 1, 2010

Brandon O'Brien helps pastors and church leaders understand that a smaller church is sometimes better than a big one.

Church GrowthPastoral ResourcesChurch Administration
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Genres
Pastoral Resources, Church Growth, Church Administration
Published
Baker Publishing Group, September 1, 2010

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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.

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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. Read more

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Church Growth51%
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  • Church Leadership
Authors
Brandon J. O'Brien, Jim Belcher
Publisher
Baker Publishing Group
Published
September 1, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Church Leadership