Metrics for the UMC: A Question of Counting (1 of 3)
Several weeks ago, I wrote a series about Why Numbers Matter in the UMC and I wanted to follow that up with some thoughts that I have been percolating on since then.
Statistically, for metrics to be any good they need to be measuring the same thing across time and among different locations. I don't have any conclusions today, but just a question:
What is the standard for counting worship attendance? Do you include:
Children?
Infants in the Nursery?
Adults?
Volunteers?
Staff?
What do you count at your church for worship attendance?
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Why Numbers Matter in the UMC - Naming Reality (1 of 3) (andrewconard.com)
Why Numbers Matter in the UMC - Learning (2 of 3) (andrewconard.com)
Why Numbers Matter in the UMC - Community (3 of 3) (andrewconard.com)