JohnShaw wrote:I've seen that impact an average in a ward by nearly 50 people... that is significant and I hope that leaders are accounting for some of these nuances...
Our leaders certainly need to account for these nuances when it comes to planning their budgets. Our stake president, however, counsels bishops to follow the guidelines and count the number of individuals physically present at sacrament meeting (including overflow areas where members are able to listen to the meeting) for their reports.