Feedback and Church GrowthFeedback happens when an action results in an effect, which then in turn influences the original action. "The more in church the more conversion, thus even more in church!" Well not quite! Many people in church do not contribute to the conversion process. Nevertheless other forms of feedback are at the heart of church growth, reinforcing loops driving growth, balancing loops restraining it. First order feedback, those with only one stock in the loop, control the conversion and leaving processes in church, if conversion involves the direct action of people. See the basic feedback blog. If conversion is indirect, perhaps through resources such as Sunday Schools, or the action of people generate hindrances to growth, such as institutionalism, then feedback is second order or more. Then growth may inadvertently turn to decline. See second order feedback blog |
How to Build A Church Growth ModelA mathematical model is a means of describing and understanding the real world using mathematics. Assumptions are made that limited the aspect of reality to one that can be understood and tested next to data. If there is sufficient confidence in the model, then it can be used to make predictions and policy recommendations. How to build such a model of church growth is explored in this online simulation: How to Build a Model of Church Growth. Try it and see! Welcome to the website of Church Growth Modelling. This is a science website, so prepare to be challenged. Questions welcome. It is a Christian website promoting revival, so prepare to be challenged spiritually! |
The Models - Quick Guide
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