Opinion ID: 1740683
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Heading: glad tidings' operational difficulties

Text: For several years, Glad Tidings had operational problems. Dorothy Miller, a member of Glad Tidings for about 10 years, began serving on the advisory board in January 2003. She testified that the congregation had problems with a new pastor who came to Glad Tidings in June 2001. Miller stated the pastor's spending concerned the church members. She also stated tensions arose between the church and the District Council because the District Council failed to give sufficient help. The record reflects that for several years, Glad Tidings lacked leadership and direction. The District Council believed that the church had failed in evangelization, discipleship, and growth. In August or September 2003, the District Council appointed Brodine as an interim pastor. The District Council and the Board decided that Glad Tidings was dysfunctional and needed significant change. The Board presented three options to the congregation: (1) appoint a new pastor and continue the status quo, (2) close the church and replant it (i.e., reopen it with a fresh start), or (3) affiliate with New Life in Kearney. The Board members, however, expressed that continuing the status quo was not a good option, and they would not appoint a new pastor.