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To Count or Not to Count

Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss whether counting worship attendance still makes sense, based on an article from Sam Rainer.

Healthy reasons to count:

  • Rhythms build discipleship.
  • Presence enables connection.
  • Trends reveal direction.
  • Opportunities increase.

Unhealthy reasons to count:

  • Legalism creeps in.
  • Growth becomes a game.
  • Charisma overshadows calling.
  • Quantity replaces quality.

Resources Related to This Episode:

“Does Counting Worship Attendance Still Make Sense for Churches?” by Sam Rainer

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