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From 1,000 to 2,000 in 1,000 Days: Key Metrics for Explosive Church Growth

Apr 17, 2024
Learn how a church can double in size in 1,000 days, balancing rapid growth with sustainability. Understand attrition rates and the power of tracking first-time guests. Discover strategies for guest retention and creating an inviting church culture for explosive growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maintaining balance in rapid church growth is crucial to handle overwhelming spikes in attendance while preserving community spirit.
  • Tracking and retaining documented first-time guests at a rate of 3% can fuel organic growth by keeping the community dynamic and engaging.

Deep dives

Understanding Attrition for Church Growth

Churches often experience an attrition rate of around 15% annually due to factors like people passing away, moving, or becoming unhappy. To maintain growth, a church needs to grow faster than this attrition rate. It is crucial to focus on building a sustainable growth strategy to outpace the normal rate of people leaving the church.

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