New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Are Good Works Important? You Better Believe They Are! By Herb Reese Good works belong at the heart of Christian living. Herb Reese explores God’s goodness, the gift of salvation, biblical commands to serve, and the promise of eternal rewards. This reflection invites believers […]
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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog I Love Zip Code Evangelism By Herb Reese Ordinary routines can create extraordinary opportunities for spiritual conversations. Through encounters at a bank, McDonald’s, and Starbucks, Herb Reese describes how returning to familiar places builds relationships over time. His approach to zip code evangelism encourages […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 13 Things I Don’t Believe By Herb Reese Christian convictions can be expressed through what we reject as well as what we affirm. Herb Reese shares thirteen things he does not believe, addressing creation, the resurrection of Jesus, human dignity, prayer, morality, purpose, and […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Two Things Christians Have to Give to This World By Herb Reese Christianity has shaped culture through education, generosity, science, and compassionate service. Yet Herb Reese identifies two gifts Christians can offer the world right now: the gospel and the love of Christ. Discover […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog A Tale of Two Impoverished Towns By Herb Reese Two mission trips led Herb Reese to reflect on different kinds of poverty and wealth. Comparing his experiences in Haiti and northern Alberta, he considers the relationship between material provision, family life, and spiritual hope. […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog By Herb Reese Men’s team ministry serves widows and single parents while also strengthening the families of participating men. Herb Reese explains nine benefits, including servant leadership, covenant commitment, practical skills, friendship, and accountability. Discover how learning to love and serve others can help […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog By Herb Reese What should a church do when its men cannot meet every ongoing care need? Herb Reese explains when women can participate in team ministry and how their involvement changes its structure. Explore options involving separate teams, married couples, and singles while […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog My Tribute to Francis Schaeffer By Herb Reese Growing up amid cultural upheaval in Los Angeles, Herb Reese found intellectual clarity and a vision of Christian community through Francis Schaeffer. This tribute explores how Schaeffer’s writings and the example of L’Abri helped connect biblical […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Demonstrating Hesed Love with a Flowerpot By Herb Reese A flowerpot on a grieving widow’s porch became a simple expression of faithful love. Herb Reese explains hesed as covenant keeping love and recounts how watering those flowers each day made commitment visible. Discover how […]
Calloused disregard is the state one eventually arrives at after practicing disregard continuously: he no longer realizes that he is disregarding others.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 10 Reasons Why Men’s Team Ministries Grow Naturally Over the Years By Herb Reese Why do men’s team ministries often grow over time? Herb Reese identifies ten reasons, from their biblical foundation and practical simplicity to the friendships they build and the needs they […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 8 Qualities of Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships By Herb Reese Healthy relationships grow through communication, cooperation, respect, and honor. Unhealthy relationships can move from criticism to defensiveness, withdrawal, and contempt. Herb Reese explores these contrasting patterns and reflects on Jesus’ teaching about judgment. Consider […]
Christian men spend a majority of their time at work. Below is a two question anonymous survey on how being a Christian man affects your work. Please feel free to interpret the questions and answer them any way you wish. You’ll be able to see each others’ responses. Loading… This […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Why Every Multimillionaire Should Pull a Widow’s Weeds By Herb Reese Financial generosity can accomplish much, but personal involvement brings something a check cannot provide. Herb Reese recounts serving alongside a wealthy church member and explains why caring for widows and single mothers requires […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Day Dad Wept By Herb Reese A quiet father’s unexpected tears transformed an ordinary family devotion into an unforgettable moment. Herb Reese recalls hearing his father read about Moses and the burning bush, then pray with unusual emotion. This personal reflection celebrates the […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Is Your Neighbor Loved by You or Just Bugged by You? By Herb Reese Loving your neighbor begins with considering how your everyday habits affect the people nearby. Drawing on memorable encounters and a humorous list of irritating behaviors, Herb Reese challenges readers to […]
After having conducted workshops at over 150 men’s conferences over the past 19 years, I can summarize the men’s ministry topics covered at these conferences under ten general headings.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How to Use Story and Illustration to Motivate Your Men to Do Good By Herb Reese Effective illustrations help men picture themselves putting biblical truth into practice. Herb Reese distinguishes stories that clarify ideas from stories that demonstrate their application. Using examples from Jesus’ […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog A Single Mom’s Gift from God: An Interview with Emily Colson By Herb Reese Emily Colson, daughter of Prison Fellowship founder, Chuck Colson, shares how she found God’s blessing in the midst of trial as a single mom and mother of an autistic son. […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Should You Tell Your Wife Immediately About Your Pornography Addiction? By Herb Reese Honesty is essential when a husband confronts pornography addiction, but should disclosure to his wife happen immediately? Herb Reese proposes seeking Christian counseling, confessing to a trusted man, establishing accountability, pursuing […]