New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog What I Learned from Spending Two Nights in Rescue Missions By Herb Reese A seminary assignment sent Herb Reese and a fellow student into Dallas rescue missions with five dollars and a toothbrush. He recounts meals, chapel services, crowded sleeping quarters, and encounters with […]
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New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Why, When and How You Should Use Funerals to Recruit Men to Serve the Widowed and Single Parents By Herb Reese A family funeral became a turning point in the growth of men’s team ministry. Herb Reese recounts that experience and explains when a […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 5 Reasons Why Every Man Should Have a Workbook at Your Men’s Team Ministry Orientation By Herb Reese Every man at your orientation should have his own workbook. These five reasons explain how the workbook strengthens retention, provides a lasting reference, supplies material beyond […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog When You Do Good and Get Kicked in the Teeth for It By Herb Reese What happens when generous help is repaid with deception? After a painful personal experience, Herb Reese examines his anger, disappointment, and temptation to stop helping others. This candid internal […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog If Our Culture Believes We’re All Just Animals, Then Why Does It Expect Men to Act Like Christians? By Herb Reese Writing amid a presidential election, Herb Reese challenges the moral assumptions he sees in American culture. He contrasts materialistic explanations of human behavior […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 5 Top Men’s Ministries You Should Know About By Herb Reese Strong church ministry to men benefits from proven organizations, useful resources, and experienced leaders. Herb Reese surveys five prominent ministries serving men through publishing, discipleship, conferences, leadership training, and local church support. His […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Three Meanings to “The Love of Christ” and What They Mean for Us By Herb Reese The phrase “the love of Christ” can describe Christ’s love for us, our love for him, and the love we practice toward others. Herb Reese explores these three […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog The Church or the Family: Which is More Important to Social Stability? By Herb Reese Can a church focus so heavily on families that it overlooks believers without family support? Herb Reese considers the church’s enduring covenant relationships and argues that Christian love must […]
If, like myself, you grew up in church, you may remember that junior and high Sunday school was, well, rather tiring, if not downright boring. Or perhaps you’ve taught this age group in Sunday School and watched your pensive teens stare at the floor as you waxed eloquent on the […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How to Deal with Issues of Liability with Your Men’s Team Ministry By Herb Reese Liability concerns can discourage churches from helping vulnerable members at home. Herb Reese offers a ministry perspective on risk, insurance, safety, and service while directing legal and insurance questions […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog I’ve Been Invited Back to Ferguson, Missouri, and I Need Your Prayers By Herb Reese Painful memories of growing up in Los Angeles made inner city ministry an unwelcome prospect for Herb Reese. This personal account traces how a surprising encounter and an invitation […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Why You Must Clearly Educate Your Congregation on What Your Men’s Team Ministry Does By Herb Reese Men’s team ministry can be mistaken for a general repair service unless its purpose is clearly explained. Herb Reese describes how churches can communicate the priority of […]
Once your men watch the DVD with the workbook and form their teams at the orientation, they will have a clear idea of how the ministry and their team will function.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Becoming a High Impact Christian Man By Herb Reese Every man has influence, but how can that influence point others toward Christ? Herb Reese describes a Christian life shaped by Scripture, spiritual honesty, mature friendships, and practical love. His suggestions connect personal growth with […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog 6 Simple Ways You can Promote Men’s Team Ministry to the Widowed and Single Parents Worldwide By Herb Reese Ordinary connections can introduce churches to lasting care for widows and single parents. This article offers six ways to spread men’s team ministry, including sharing […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How Christian Colleges and Seminaries Can Meet the Needs of Every Widow and Single Mom within a Mile of Their Campus By Herb Reese What if Christian colleges and seminaries organized students to meet lasting needs near campus? Herb Reese proposes teams spanning multiple […]
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog How I’ve Tinkered with the Men’s Team Ministry Model Over the Years By Herb Reese A ministry model should serve the needs of its church. Herb Reese traces men’s team ministry from its Nebraska beginnings through his adaptations in Illinois and Colorado. Changes in […]
You see all kinds of pressing needs around you and some of them are overwhelming. How do you go about the seemingly impossible task of addressing them?
Your ten year goals for your men’s ministry must be biblically based, concrete and measurable.
New Commandment Men’s Ministries Blog Some Guidelines to Consider for Choosing Care Receivers By Herb Reese Choosing care receivers involves more than making a list of widows and single parents. These guidelines help church leaders weigh long-term financial, physical, and social needs, consider church involvement, respect a person’s willingness […]