Discover Tom Wadsworth’s Work
Building on his doctoral research, Tom offers a compelling reexamination of the early church and challenges common assumptions about modern “worship” practices. This page brings together a range of resources—videos, podcasts, and written works—where you can engage with his ideas and explore his findings in depth.
LITTERATURE
Tom Wadsworth has authored numerous articles that explore biblical teachings, church practices, and contemporary issues from a thoughtful and scholarly perspective. His writing offers readers a chance to engage with his research and reflections, providing insights that challenge conventional thinking and encourage deeper understanding of faith and ministry.
A Worship Service or an Assembly? An Investigation of the Terminology Used to Describe Church Meetings in the New Testament – PhD Dissertation
Explore Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s original doctoral dissertation, which examines the biblical foundations of early church gatherings. The full dissertation is available for download on his official website.
The Origin of the Christian Assembly
The full article is available for download on Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s official website.
The Shift: How the Early Church Evolved from House Meetings to Temple Worship
The full article is available for download on Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s official website.
Divine Christology: Where It Stands, Where It Should Go
The full article is available for download on Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s official website.
The Worship Debate with ChatGPT
The full debate is available for download on Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s official website.
About Women in the Assembly
Questions about women speaking in church often spark lively discussion and sometimes confusion. In this blog note, Dr. Tom Wadswoeth explore Paul’s comments on women remaining silent in the assembly and consider how they apply—or don’t apply—to modern worship settings.
The full note is available for download on Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s official website.
VIDEO
“The Assembly: How We Got Worship Wrong” Video series
Dr. Tom Wadsworth’s video series on the Christian assembly has generated significant conversation and engagement within the Christian community, both online and in person. Originally delivered in a more comprehensive format, the series has been well received for its careful examination of first-century church practices and what they may suggest for contemporary gatherings. Its strong impact is reflected in a growing audience, with more than 10,000 subscribers and over 500,000 total views.
A Fresh Look at the Lord’s Supper
Elders of the Ekklesia
How the Early Church Did Edification
The New Way to God: The Bombshell Message of Hebrews
The Major Methodological Flaw in Studies about Early Christian Worship
Why They Didn’t Preach Sermons in the Early Church
Why the Early Church Didn’t Have Worship Services
PODCAST
Dr. Tom Wadsworth has participated in multiple podcast interviews, bringing his research on the Christian assembly to a wider audience. These appearances allow him to share his insights, encourage thoughtful dialogue, and invite listeners to reconsider traditional perspectives on church gatherings.
How To Think Podcast
Exporing Wadsworth’s Worship Thesis
What Your Pastor Didn’t Tell You
In Search of Truth