by Mark Tidsworth | Nov 13, 2012 | Opinion
I’m in the middle of a writing project, staring the topic “Life Balance for Clergy” between the eyes. Just like a staring contest between kids, after concentrating and staring a few moments, I dissolve into laughter. Who are we kidding here? Life...
by Mark Tidsworth | Oct 26, 2012 | Opinion
How do clergy and church staff know when it’s time to move? Often this question arises in one of two circumstances: when an attractive opportunity comes along or when one’s current ministry setting grows uncomfortable. Though there are mixed motivations...
by Mark Tidsworth | Oct 17, 2012 | Opinion
“Forget your tired old ideas about leadership. The most successful corporation of the 1990s will be something called a learning organization.” – Peter Senge, “The Fifth Discipline,” 1990 “If you fail at first, try, try again.” –...
by Mark Tidsworth | Oct 11, 2012 | Opinion
“We need a pastor who wakes up in the morning thinking about advancing the mission of this church.”– Chair of a pastor search team “Were not our hearts burning within us?”– Emmaus Road disciples after a brush with Jesus “Whatever your...
