In Episode 610 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss how to make the worship center look full in fluctuating attendance patterns post-COVID.
“At what point does a worship center feel full? Does the 80% capacity rule still apply? Or what percentage would you recommend for a worship center with adequate spacing for aisles and chairs without armrests?”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- Different models for seating
- Why you want to avoid being 100% full
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “It doesn’t take much to shrink the number of chairs you have on an individual row just by allowing for a little bit of extra space.” – @toddadkins
- “You never want to get in trouble with the fire marshal.” – @toddadkins
- “Are you looking for crafty, comfy, or cramped?” – @toddadkins
- “It is going to take a little bit for people to get used to cramped spaces.” – @danielsangi
- “How do we create the sense of full, but still make sure we aren’t cramming people in?” – @danielsangi
- “If you are walking into a service and you are new and late, it can be hard to find a seat.” – @toddadkins
- “People are naturally going to want to have a little more space.” – @danielsangi
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Published July 12, 2021