The Strategically Small Church Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective by Bra

Description: The Strategically Small Church Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective by Brandon J. O`brien, Jim Belcher Pastor and Leadership journal editor shows how small churches are uniquely equipped for success in todays culture, offering encouragement and help to pastors and leaders. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Brandon OBrien 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 todays 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. Back Cover Blessed Are the Small Our cultures infatuation with bigness--bigger cars, bigger houses, bigger businesses--has infiltrated the church. But smaller doesnt equal second-rate. Leadership Journal editor and former pastor Brandon OBrien shows how small churches are uniquely equipped for success in todays culture. OBrien celebrates churches that are taking full advantage of their small size and analyzes how other churches can learn from their strategies. For example, strategically small churches:facilitate a higher level of commitment from laypeoplefocus attention on fewer programs, increasing effectivenessnurture close relationships across age and life-experience barriersBut perhaps most important, OBrien asks churches to rethink what it means to be successful. Sometimes small is just right. "Kudos to Brandon OBrien for reshaping the small-church brand. Using real-life examples of small as an intentional ministry strategy, OBrien gives hope to small churches everywhere. A must-read for church leaders!" Chuck Warnock, Author of Confessions of a Small-Church Pastor "Every page paints a picture of the strategic potential for kingdom ministry that flows from smaller churches."Kara E. Powell, PhD, Executive Director, Fuller Youth InstituteFuller Theological Seminary Author Biography Brandon J. OBrien works at Leadership journal as assistant editor and writer for their popular blog, Out of Ur. Leadership is read by 70,000 pastors and church leaders. Long Description Brandon OBrien 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 todays 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. Details ISBN0764207830 Short Title STRATEGICALLY SMALL CHURCH Language English ISBN-10 0764207830 ISBN-13 9780764207839 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Place of Publication Ada, MI Country of Publication United States DEWEY 253 Imprint Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group Pages 176 Subtitle Intimate, Nimble, Authentic, and Effective AU Release Date 2010-08-01 NZ Release Date 2010-08-01 UK Release Date 2010-09-01 Author Jim Belcher Publisher Baker Publishing Group Publication Date 2010-09-01 Audience General US Release Date 2010-09-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131251297;

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