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https://churchanswers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blog-Article-Picture-100.png1200628For years, the conventional wisdom has been that increasing the number of worship services is the best path to go. However, we at Church Answers have worked with a few churches that have actually increased their attendance when they decreased the number of services. What is taking place? Why is the sacrosanct rule subject to exceptions? We see at least five reasons this phenomenon is taking place.