New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Our JW and Mormon SWAT Teams By Herb Reese Repeated visits from Jehovah’s Witnesses inspired Herb Reese to organize trained church members who could join households during religious discussions. A similar team responded to Mormon missionaries. He presents these apologetics “SWAT teams” as a […]
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Recently, I received the following email from someone I’ve known for several years. It’s a cry of desperation because her church is not responding to her family”s deep need. I’ve contacted the church on their behalf, but to no avail. Here’s the email: My husband has been hospitalized for several […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How a Men’s Team Ministry Lightens a Pastor’s Load By Herb Reese Pastors carry demanding schedules and many responsibilities, so another ministry can sound exhausting. Men’s team ministry offers a different possibility: laymen can organize dependable care for widows and single parents. Discover how […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Has Isaiah 1:18 Ever Actually Happened? By Herb Reese God’s promise of sins becoming white as snow appears within a challenge to an entire nation. This article explores that context and connects cultural transformation with defending widows and the fatherless. Examples from Judah, Ruth, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Meet Bored Ward and Fulfilled Phil By Herb Reese Bored Ward finds little purpose in another monthly pancake breakfast. Then he discovers men’s team ministry and begins mobilizing men to care for widows and single parents. His fictional transformation into Fulfilled Phil illustrates how […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Ministering Online One Year Later By Herb Reese After a year of full-time online ministry, Herb Reese reflects on its reach, relationships, technical challenges, and costs. This 2017 account compares Internet ministry with conference travel and describes the development of Meeting to Meet Needs, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog An Easy Way to Form Teams When Starting Your Men’s Team Ministry By Herb Reese Christian men need not be famous athletes, commanding speakers, or celebrated leaders to make a lasting difference. Reflecting on his own quiet personality, Herb Reese challenges assumptions about the […]
The problem with Protestant, non-liturgical churches is they tend to be personality driven. The reason is because Protestant churches elevate the sermon to a central focus of worship. And if the sermon is critical to the worship service, then the ability of the pastor to preach the sermon well becomes […]
t for me and my cousins, Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell will always be remembered as “Uncle John and Auntie Mary.” Because they had no children of their own, Uncle John and Auntie Mary treated me, my siblings and my cousins like their own sons and daughters.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog WANTED! Churches with Men’s Team Ministries for Case Studies By Herb Reese What can churches learn from one another’s experiences with men’s team ministry? This historical invitation outlines questions for case studies covering ministry beginnings, effectiveness, difficulties, and responses from volunteers and care receivers. […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog No Self Respecting Man Would Sit at a Turquoise Picnic Table By Herb Reese A picnic table in the front yard can make hospitality easier, more spontaneous, and sustainable. Responding to Kristin Schell’s turquoise table, Herb Reese considers how simple changes encourage neighborhood relationships, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Bringing Sons on Men’s Team Ministry Service Days By Herb Reese Bringing sons along to serve a widow or single mom can teach compassion, teamwork, faithfulness, and Christ’s love. Before doing so, fathers should consider maturity, constant supervision, their care receiver’s wishes, and teammates’ […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Suggested Readings for Halloween, 2017 By Herb Reese A university reading assignment unexpectedly helped a classmate come to faith in Christ. Recalling that experience, Herb Reese recommends two writings by Martin Luther for the Reformation’s five-hundredth anniversary in 2017. The article connects Luther’s teaching […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog When and How to Recruit Care Receivers for Your Men’s Team Ministry By Herb Reese A university reading assignment unexpectedly helped a classmate come to faith in Christ. Recalling that experience, Herb Reese recommends two writings by Martin Luther for the Reformation’s five-hundredth anniversary […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog A Ministry to Single Moms You Need to Know About By Herb Reese Jennifer Maggio’s experience as a single mother helped inspire The Life of a Single Mom. This introduction describes her journey and the ministry’s work with churches, support groups, and single mothers. […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Doing the People Business with Coffee By Herb Reese A Starbucks manager’s explanation of his business prompts a fresh look at ministry. Coffee brings people together, and service can do the same. Through observations from his neighborhood coffee shop, Herb Reese explains why New […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Will Men’s Team Ministry Work in Developing Countries? By Herb Reese Does every church need teams of four men serving once a month? This article distinguishes universal biblical responsibilities from a ministry format shaped by Western culture. It considers mobility, relationships, social services, housing, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog What Riding Shotgun Taught Me About the Mind of Christ By Herb Reese Retirement sounds appealing to many people, but Herb Reese describes three reasons for continuing his work: financial responsibility, joy, and calling. This personal reflection explains his enthusiasm for men’s team ministry […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog A Great Orientation Requires Thorough Planning By Herb Reese A successful orientation begins long before the meeting starts. This practical checklist covers scheduling, purpose, materials, workbooks, name tags, equipment, seating, room preparation, leadership, timing, and the first service day. Careful planning communicates seriousness, helps […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Promoting Your Men’s Team Ministry for Maximum Involvement By Herb Reese Launching a men’s team ministry well depends on clear, respectful, repeated promotion. Learn how to prepare a natural elevator speech, invite men without implying commitment, distinguish caregivers from care receivers, avoid condescending language, […]