<p>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 &amp;quot;shoppers&amp;quot; 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.</p>