How Can I Track Church Attendance?

The simplest way is a headcount at each service, written down with the date, so you can see trends over the year. For groups, such as home groups or youth clubs, a register of names works better, so leaders notice when someone stops coming.

Paper registers are fine, but church software makes it quicker. A leader can tick names on a phone, and the figures add themselves up. Some systems also email you a list of regulars who haven’t been seen for a few weeks, so nobody slips away unnoticed.

Remember that a list of names reveals people’s faith, so keep registers secure.