Herb Reese

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Herb Reese is an author, public speaker and President of New Commandment Men's Ministries. Herb has a B.A. in History from UCLA and a Th.M. in Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has done post graduate work in The History of Ideas at University of Texas, Dallas and in Church Administration at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. After serving as a pastor over a period of twenty years, Herb founded New Commandment Men's Ministries, a ministry dedicated to helping churches recruit, train, organize and deploy teams of men who permanently adopt their widowed and single parents. Herb has served as President of New Commandment since 2003 and has helped 1,000 churches develop men's team ministries in all 50 states and eight foreign countries. Herb and his wife, Patti, live in Arvada, Colorado, and have three adult children.

What America Would Look Like if Every Church Had a Men’s Team Ministry

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog What America Would Look Like if Every Church Had a Men’s Team Ministry By Herb Reese   What might happen if every American church organized men’s teams to serve widows and single parents? Using ministry experience and illustrative estimates, Herb Reese envisions millions of men […]

Thanks for a Fantastic November, Now Here’s the Plan

November was the best blogging month I’ve had to date. When I started writing this blog once a month (sometimes) back in January, 2014, my first post was read a whopping 110 times. But last month, my posts were read 6,245 times by over 3,000 people! Thanks for the encouragement […]

How to Meet Pressing Needs Without Becoming Obsessive

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How to Meet Pressing Needs Without Becoming Obsessive By Herb Reese   Serving people in need should not mean losing all joy, rest, or balance. Herb Reese identifies warning signs of becoming overwhelmed and offers biblical reflections on limits, advocacy, and motivation. Discover why loving […]

An Update on Promise Keepers

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog An Update on Promise Keepers By Herb Reese   Twenty years have passed since the heyday of Promise Keepers. Like myself, hundreds of thousands of men who attended the packed stadium conferences around the country had their lives dramatically altered. In 1997 alone, 1.1 million […]

Hesed Love is What We’re Attempting to Do With Men’s Team Ministry

New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Hesed Love is What We’re Attempting to Do With Men’s Team Ministry By Herb Reese   Hesed describes a faithful, committed love rooted in covenant relationships. Herb Reese explores this biblical theme and its implications for Christian community, contrasting temporary assistance with enduring responsibility. Discover […]

Men’s Team Ministry: Field Tested, Peer Reviewed

New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Men’s Team Ministry: Field Tested, Peer Reviewed By Herb Reese   Before writing extensively about men’s team ministry, Herb Reese wanted to see it work across many kinds of churches. He recounts years of implementation, feedback, and ministry partnerships, explaining why practical experience strengthened his […]

How God Led Me into Ministry to the the Widowed and Single Parents

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How God Led Me into Ministry to the the Widowed and Single Parents By Herb Reese   From mowing his grandmother’s lawn to founding New Commandment Men’s Ministries, Herb Reese traces the experiences that shaped his calling. Encounters with grieving widows, Scripture study, church service, […]

11 Obstacles to Starting a Men’s Team Ministry and How to Overcome Them

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 11 Obstacles to Starting a Men’s Team Ministry and How to Overcome Them By Herb Reese   Churches may face resistance, leadership transitions, limited volunteers, financial concerns, liability questions, or uncertainty about long-term ministry. This post addresses eleven common obstacles to starting a men’s team […]

10 Ways to Make Widows, Widowers and Single Parents Feel Special

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 10 Ways to Make Widows, Widowers and Single Parents Feel Special By Herb Reese   Widows, widowers, and single parents need to know they are remembered and valued. Herb Reese offers ten practical ways churches and individuals can express care, from learning names and celebrating […]

Mobilize Your Men to Meet Every Pressing Need in Your Church

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Mobilize Your Men to Meet Every Pressing Need in Your Church By Herb Reese   How can a church organize its men to meet pressing needs consistently? This workshop outline distinguishes emergencies, ongoing needs, and catastrophic situations, then offers a practical strategy for responding. Herb […]

The Value of a Live Men’s Team Ministry Orientation for Large Churches

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Value of a Live Men’s Team Ministry Orientation for Large Churches By Herb Reese   Large churches face distinctive challenges when organizing care for hundreds of people. Herb Reese explains six reasons an in-person orientation can help, including volunteer recruitment, coordination among ministries, and […]

God’s Word and the Word of a Man of God: What They Mean for Men’s Ministry

New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog God’s Word and the Word of a Man of God: What They Mean for Men’s Ministry By Herb Reese   What does keeping a promise have to do with men’s ministry? Herb Reese connects God’s faithfulness in creation with Judah’s willingness to sacrifice for Benjamin. […]

11 Formative and Remarkable Men in My Life

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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 11 Formative and Remarkable Men in My Life By Herb Reese   Who helped shape your faith and character? Herb Reese remembers eleven men whose examples, teaching, friendship, and leadership influenced his life. From his father and childhood pastor to professors, businessmen, and ministry mentors, […]