Look past one Sunday
Easter, holidays, and rainy weekends all swing the numbers. Averages and medians over several weeks show the real trend.
the everyday trend
less thrown off by Easter
when a room starts to feel full
The 80% rule
Church growth leaders have long noticed that a room feels full at about 80% of its seats. Guests find it hard to sit together, and growth slows. Knowing your fill rate per service helps you plan ahead.
The 10:30 service is past 80% and likely feels full.
What to track each weekend
- Each service separately: So you can see where people prefer to gather.
- Adults and kids: If you record them, they tell different stories.
- Special services on their own: Christmas Eve shouldn't change your normal-week average.
- Seating capacity: So fill rate is based on real seats.
Bring your history with you
Years of attendance often live in a spreadsheet. You can upload it and see it side by side with new weeks.
Same chart, full history: average attendance is up 9% compared with the same season last year.
A simple weekly rhythm
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Enter or import
Record each service after the weekend.
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Check the trend
Average, median, and same season last year.
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Plan ahead
Watch any service nearing 80%.
See your attendance clearly
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