Church Attendance Archives

5 Ways to Overcome the Summer Slump

Churches are no stranger to the summer slump.  For most churches, it is not uncommon to see a drop in attendance during the summer months. Vacations, outdoor activities, and weekend getaways can distract even the most avid churchgoer. Additionally, fewer attendees often lead to a decrease in giving as well.  But, you don’t have to […]

5 Steps to Close the Back Door in Your Church

By “closing the back door,” we are referring to assimilating or keeping those who have already become a part of the church. The sad reality is that many churches have less than one-half of their members show up at any one point. They are “walking out the back door.” THE FIVE STEPS The process is […]

3 KEYS TO CHURCH MEMBER RETENTION

As a church leader, you know that each person in your worship services or small groups is valuable. Every church member matters. You hope that each person wants to grow spiritually as a part of your church family. But you realize that people come and go. Every church has losses. People move away or graduate […]

FIVE REASONS MORE CHURCHES ARE MOVING FROM VERTICAL GROWTH TO HORIZONTAL GROWTH

Shelby Systems supplies the software and financial tools needed to help ministries and organizations thrive. We currently serve 9,000 customers in more than 45 countries. To learn how Shelby can help your ministry to grow, please contact one of our Shelby Sales Consultants today. One of the most dramatic trends in churches over the […]

Why Young Adults Are Dropping Out of Church

Large numbers of young adults who frequently attended Protestant worship services in high school are dropping out of church. Two-thirds of young people say they stopped regularly going to church for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22, a new LifeWay Research survey shows. That means the church had a chance […]

BABY BOOMERS ARE RETURNING TO CHURCH

The rebellious generation may become the religious generation. Baby boomers, those born between the years 1946 to 1964, are becoming more involved in church. One of the most significant longitudinal studies (a study over many years) ever done provides a treasure trove of information for church leaders. And one of the most significant findings is […]

We Need To Turn This Around (Duh)

I recently wrote a blog post about how to use Shelby Arena to measure the health of your church and its members/visitors. Well, right after it was published, I saw an article on The Christian Chronicle about the major decline in Church of Christ attendance in the last nine years. The article, titled “102,000 Fewer People […]

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