unSeminary Podcast
From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Most Churches’ First Steps
May 29, 2024
Balancing rapid growth with integration is key in church community. Metrics like attrition rate, new guests, and retention are crucial for sustainable growth. Focus on front door invite culture to double church size over 1,000 days.
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Quick takeaways
- Balancing rapid growth with integration of new members is crucial for sustainable church expansion.
- Churches need to focus on increasing new visitors to achieve sustainable growth by enhancing invite culture.
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Reaching the Goldilocks Growth Rate
It's crucial for churches to grow at a balanced rate, known as the Goldilocks growth rate, to have a significant impact without overwhelming the ministry team. With an assumed 15% attrition rate, churches need to grow by at least 15% to maintain their size. By having a structured approach that includes documenting 3% new guests weekly and retaining 26% of them, a church can achieve an overall growth rate of 26% over a thousand days, leading to a doubling in size.
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