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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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Brandon O’Brien on the importance of faithfulness over numbers in ministry: "Size is not a biblical indicator of ministry success."

Brandon O’Brien on the significance of knowing your unique calling: "Who are we uniquely equipped to reach that nobody else is reaching?"

Brandon O’Brien on the importance of authenticity in building trust: "Authenticity and sincerity are more appealing than people often think."
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