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

by Brandon J. O'Brien

Overview

This revised and updated edition explains that the smaller church is not a problem to solve or a liability to neutralize but a strategic advantage that can be leveraged for effective ministry in a variety of contexts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493449859
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/22/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Brandon J. O'Brien (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is director of global thought leadership for Redeemer City to City. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including the bestselling Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes (with E. Randolph Richards), and has served as a pastor for two small congregations. O'Brien lives in Chicago, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Defining the Strategically Small Church
1. See for Yourself: Reimagining Ministry Success
2. The Future Is Small: Four Ministries Shrink for the Kingdom's Sake
3. All Church Is Local: The Authentic Church
4. Keeping It Lean: The Nimble Church
5. The Work of the People: The Empowering Church
6. New Focus on the Family: The Intergenerational Church
7. A Sacrifice of Praise: The Worshiping Church
8. Catch the Vision