250: Is It Wrong to Want More People to Show Up?

In this episode, Laurie talks about what happens after the numbers disappoint us. Because the problem usually isn't that we wanted more people to come.  It's what we start making that number mean about the people who didn't come, the ministry we planned, ourselves, or even what God is doing. Listen in for: ➡️ Why it’s okay to want more people to show up ➡️ What happens when disappointment turns into blame ➡️ What attendance numbers can tell us ... and what they can’t ➡️ Why a smaller number doesn’t automatically mean something went wrong ➡️ A different way to plan when you have no idea how many people will come RESOURCES MENTIONED Join the Everyday Influence Join our free Facebook Community Support the show SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week! FOLLOW US: ➡️  Website: smallchurchministry.com ➡️  Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry ➡️  Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry ➡️  Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry ➡️  Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership