What if being a small church isn’t a weakness, but a strength?
In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye talks with Brandon O’Brien, director of global thought leadership for Redeemer City to City and author of The Strategically Small Church. Together, they explore how the typical size of most churches, which may be smaller than you think, connects with the story of the early church and what that means for ministry now.
Instead of seeing size as a liability, Brandon helps us recognize the surprising strengths of small churches and how they can thrive in their communities.
We discuss:
- Why the average church is small—and why that matters
- How biblical stories of the early church challenge our view of growth
- The unique blessings smaller churches bring to their people and neighborhoods
- How to flip perceived limitations into ministry assets
- Encouragement for pastors who feel pressured to “grow bigger”
If you’re leading a small church, simply want to understand the blessings of being “right-sized” for your mission context, or have ever wondered how small churches can thrive in a culture obsessed with size, this conversation will give you hope, fresh perspective, and practical wisdom for leading effectively.
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Connect with this week’s Guest, Brandon O’Brien
Additional Resources
www.brandonjobrien.com – Visit Brandon’s website to learn more about his ministry, find encouragement through his books, and access resources that will help you grow in your walk with God.
The Strategically Small Church: Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective – In his book, Brandon 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.
www.redeemercitytocity.com – Redeemer City to City (CTC) is a non-profit organization that prayerfully recruits, trains, coaches, and resources leaders who cultivate gospel movements in global cities primarily through church planting.
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