Monday's Catch: 'Why Your Church Has to Replace 32 Percent of Its Attendance to Stay Even Each Year' And More

Why Your Church Has to Replace 32 Percent of Its Attendance to Stay Even Each Year

In a church with 100 in attendance, an additional 32 attendees would have to be added to stay even, and they would have to attend every Sunday. If they attend every other Sunday, the church would need an additional 64 attendees. In a church with 100 in attendance, an additional 32 attendees would have to be added to stay even, and they would have to attend every Sunday. If they attend every other Sunday, the church would need an additional 64 attendees. Where have all the church attendees gone? Let’s look at four important components....

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Three Warnings for Those Who Preach the Word
Preaching is a high calling.

Audience Perception and the Length of Sunday Sermons
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Responding to the Bishops’ Proposals for Same-Sex Blessings
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