Season 1 · Episode 253
To Count or Not to Count
Revitalize and Replant · North American Mission Board
August 7, 2025
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Show Notes
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