What is Church Growth?
Church growth refers to the increase in the number of members or attendees in a church congregation over a specific period. This metric helps church leaders track their outreach effectiveness and community engagement.
How to Use the Church Growth Calculator
- Enter the Current Number of Church Goers - the latest count of regular attendees
- Enter the Previous Number of Church Goers - the baseline count from an earlier period
- Click Calculate to see the percentage growth or decline
Church Growth Formula
The church growth percentage is calculated using:
$$\text{Church Growth} = \frac{\text{Current} - \text{Previous}}{\text{Previous}} \times 100$$
The result is expressed as a percentage.
Where:
- Current = Current number of church goers
- Previous = Previous number of church goers
Example Calculation
If a church currently has 1,200 attendees and previously had 900 attendees:
$$\text{Church Growth} = \frac{1{,}200 - 900}{900} \times 100 = \frac{300}{900} \times 100 = 33.33$$
The church experienced a 33.33% growth in attendance.
Understanding Your Results
- Positive percentage: Church attendance is growing
- Negative percentage: Church attendance is declining
- Zero: No change in attendance
This calculator helps churches:
- Track evangelism effectiveness
- Measure community outreach success
- Plan for facility and resource needs
- Set realistic growth goals
- Identify trends over time