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Does Counting Worship Attendance Still Make Sense for Churches?

By Filings on Wed, 07/30/25
Church & Ministry
Church Attendance
Church Growth
Church Revitalization

“For decades, worship attendance has been the default metric for measuring church success. While some may argue it’s outdated or superficial, the truth is more complex. Let’s start with the sobering reality: Between 70% and 80% of churches in North America are either plateaued or declining.” - Sam Rainer

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Topics: Research, Church Attendance, Gallup
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