by Mark Tidsworth | Jan 15, 2013 | Opinion
The United Methodist denomination is the latest to make the news regarding its efforts to address the clergy effectiveness debate. First, they decided to do away with guaranteed appointments, then decided to continue the practice. Their ambivalence simply indicates...
by Mark Tidsworth | Jan 9, 2013 | Opinion
I am not against intentional marketing efforts by churches. Using social media, mass media and even old-fashioned print media can be helpful. It’s just that they are less helpful than disciples of Jesus pursuing an authentic, vitalized faith. Before a church...
by Mark Tidsworth | Jan 7, 2013 | Opinion
How do you evaluate church? How do you decide if your congregation is doing well? While many factors influence how a person answers these questions, a popular measure is the “happiness factor.” Essentially, members ask themselves how happy or content the...
by Mark Tidsworth | Dec 12, 2012 | Opinion
Believe – Become – Belong These three words are prominently displayed on the attractive new sign, just below the church’s name. This sign, in front of the new church building, is located on a busy highway near where I live. When I saw it for the first time...
by Mark Tidsworth | Nov 22, 2012 | Opinion
“These people who have been turning the world upside down have come here also.” – Description/criticism of Christian disciples in Thessalonica, as recorded in Acts 17:6 Read the Bible lately? The story is one of twists, turns, nomadic movements and heroic...
