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9 Things Preachers Should Never Say
…attention. And those who were in attendance shouldn’t be rewarded with a long summary of previous sermons in a series. Recapping is fine as long as you are short and…
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…attention. And those who were in attendance shouldn’t be rewarded with a long summary of previous sermons in a series. Recapping is fine as long as you are short and…
…domain. Databases and Church Management Systems Many churches now use electronic databases to track membership, attendance, and other aspects of congregational life. Some of these systems are simple Excel spreadsheets…
…attendance is seen as an obligation by many, so why should people come? And, if people do feel the tug of the Spirit to engage in a faith community, why…
…of “occasional” combined services raises issues of its own. If the combined services are around “special” occasions, then there will of course be more attendance and energy. This added energy…
…yet nothing changed. I began with a positive attitude. I was consumed with a passion for renewal. Average attendance was 56, and the average age over 65. With no children…
…else stood up and said that he thought we should do something for them. Since people agreed, he got an offering plate and passed it around. Attendance was low that…
…age increase while attendance slowly declined. A consultant met with leaders to discuss the church’s future and helped leaders to distinguish their stated mission from their shadow mission. Members realized…
…in attendance and lasted over an hour and a half. This church was originally a white church of around 25 people in the 1970s and is now one of the…
…go to find meaning in life, to make sense of my life and to search for guidance on how I should live out my life. Not only is church attendance…
…buildings and mission. Get rid of the junk. One of the primary ways leaders have dealt with the loss of income caused by the erosion of membership and attendance is…
…a strong mechanism for engaging new people when church attendance and Christianity was a foregone conclusion in our communities. Today, Christianity is an option among many options for living out…
…attendance. Somehow, suddenly, our individual faith community is now impervious to those larger cultural issues and internal discipleship issues. We alone will persevere against the Goliath of mainline malaise. People…
…and reaffirmations of faith. They organize and lead a congregation to attract disciples evidenced by increasing worship attendance and starting new congregations. Spiritual leaders engage disciples in ministry in the…
…the costs of the pastor’s continuing education. Ensure adequate funds are budgeted to cover the costs of the pastor’s attendance at required judicatory and denominational gatherings. Be aware of the…
…variables, including regular church attendance, are major determinates of whether young persons will stay active in church after leaving home. Successful youth ministries must enlist parents as key allies, educating…
…and present the Gospel in more modern ways. They are much more intentional in achieving diversity, goals for ministry, attendance marks, and even participation in ministry. The implications are clear:…
…2008 and used by permission. Related Resources: Be the Welcoming Church Video Tool Kit Why Worship Attendance Matters and Clues for Improving It free video featuring Lovett H. Weems, Jr….
…article is used by permission. The church referenced and pictured is Porter Memorial Baptist Church (October 24, 1924 – May 25, 2014), Columbus, Georgia. Related Resources: Overflow: Increase Worship Attendance…
…we had collected stories from about 30 people — close to 10 percent of our average attendance. The stories were organized into two devotional books that were mailed to members….
…the weekend at a moment’s notice, they gravitate toward communities that place few expectations on their attendance but welcome them when they are present. For too long, too many congregations…
…of the 200 Barrier: How to Lead through Transitional Growth, provides insight into the tensions that occur when attempting to grow a small family-size church with an Average Sunday Attendance…
…story. With hundreds in attendance, multiple programs, and growing staff, it is nonetheless possible to live out of weakness as a story is told of community needs too large for…
…is a strong correlation between the size of churches, measured by average worship attendance (AWA), and death rates. One can see from 2019 figures how death rates decrease as churches…
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