New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Why Widows and Single Moms are the Future of the Church By Herb Reese The church’s future rests on more than raising children within its walls. Herb Reese argues that faithful love for widows and single parents demonstrates commitment to the New Covenant. When […]
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“Count the cost,” Jesus warned those who were thinking about becoming his disciples. In blunt terms he demanded, Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. And then a little later he repeated the demand, Any of you who does not give up everything […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog What Every Congregation Needs to Know About Men’s Team Ministry to the Widowed and Single Parents By Herb Reese A congregation needs an explanation of men’s team ministry before launching it. This post answers questions about team structure, long-term service, care receivers, project ministry, […]
Knowing what concerns your church leadership will have about men’s team ministry and what questions they are likely to ask will enable you to help them make informed decisions.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How to Encourage Fellow Believers to Love and Good Works By Herb Reese What happens when a church becomes better at consuming than producing good works? Drawing on Hebrews, this article offers practical ways to encourage fellow believers: gather regularly, model service, invite others, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Designated Survivor: Is Your Church Prepared to Respond to Members Who Suffer a Catastrophic Need? By Herb Reese A television drama and a conversation with a former cabinet secretary raise a practical question: who will care for church members when catastrophe strikes? Stories of […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Basic Assumptions in Men’s Team Ministry to Widows and Single Moms By Herb Reese Men’s team ministry rests on convictions about Christ’s love, its practical expression, and the church’s responsibility toward its neediest members. These basic assumptions explain why serving widowed people and single […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Your Church is a Covenant Community By Herb Reese After her husband died, a longtime church member was told her congregation would not help. Her story introduces the church as a covenant community. Old Testament and New Testament passages show why caring for fellow […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Beats Flying United: My Take on Using Webinars to Teach Men’s Team Ministry By Herb Reese Moving ministry training online brought technical problems, unexpected audience ratings, improvised equipment, and plenty of humor. Reflecting on his early webinars, Herb Reese describes what worked, what failed, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Natural Progression of Personal Identification By Herb Reese Does Christlike love follow a natural progression? Personal identification, commitment, and sacrifice usually grow in that order, this article argues. Paul’s relationship with the Philippians illustrates how knowing people and sharing their lives develops affection, […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Pyrrhic Victory: Why I’m Ambivalent about Christians and Politics By Herb Reese A political victory can come at a cost that undermines its purpose. Using historical examples of pyrrhic victories, this essay considers Christians’ political influence and argues for infusing society with Christian values […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How Your Men’s Team Ministry Helps Meet the Emotional Needs of Widows and Single Moms By Herb Reese At a ministry breakfast, three women said their depression had lifted. Their testimonies introduce the emotional burdens widows and single mothers carry. This article explains how […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog What Good Friday Teaches us about Ministry to Widows and Single Moms By Herb Reese Among Jesus’ final sayings was his instruction that John care for Mary. Reflecting on that act, this article connects the cross with practical responsibility for widows and single mothers. […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog More than a Wish after a Sneeze: The Profoundness of Blessing Someone By Herb Reese Saying “Bless you” after a sneeze costs little. What does blessing someone mean when that person lacks food, security, or care? This article contrasts a wish for wellbeing with […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Room with the Red Ribbons By Herb Reese Saying “Bless you” after a sneeze costs little. What does blessing someone mean when that person lacks food, security, or care? This article contrasts a wish for wellbeing with practical provision, drawing on James and […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Is Your Church Renowned for the Way You Love Each Other? By Herb Reese A single mother proudly pointed visiting relatives toward the church whose men had served her. Later she invited neighbors to meet them. Her response illustrates Jesus’ teaching about love and […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Tow Truck Love: Is 1 Corinthians 13 Really Appropriate for Weddings? By Herb Reese First Corinthians 13 is often read at weddings, but Paul addressed a congregation full of conflict. This provocative reflection describes Christian love as a tow truck for broken relationships. Its […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How to Use Men’s Team Ministry to Help Bridge the Racial Divide in Your Community By Herb Reese Caring for widows and single parents can open doors to racial healing. Drawing on personal experience and the early church, Herb Reese encourages congregations to serve […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog An Important Scriptural Warning: Don’t Overlook Those in Need Around Us By Herb Reese Scripture repeatedly warns believers against overlooking people in need. From Genesis through the New Testament, God’s concern for widows, orphans, and vulnerable neighbors is unmistakable. Herb Reese gathers biblical passages […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Mental Health Care in America: What My Oldest Brother and Cousin Taught Me By Herb Reese Personal experiences with his brother Glenn and cousin Milo shaped Herb Reese’s concern for people with severe mental illness. This reflection recounts their struggles, examines changes in public […]