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 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...