You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit by James K. A. Smith https://www.amazon.com/dp/158743380X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_mpBpEbR08BTXH

An occasional series offered by the NTS faculty on current book recommendations in their discipline. Spring 2021 Pastor in Resident Rev. Michaele LaVigne shares resources she is finding helpful for ministry.

Book list:
The Prophetic Imagination, 2nd Edition by Walter Brueggemann https://www.am...

Church in Color: Addressing Racial Identity and Racism With Children and Youth

Session 3 is a culminating panel discussion on the issues raised during Church in Color.

The event features Dr. Montague Williams, Dr. Monetta Bailey, Rev. Melissa Peters, and Jason Flewellen. It was co-sponsored by...

Church in Color: Addressing Racial Identity and Racism With Children and Youth

Session 1 focuses on racism and youth and a discussion of the concepts in Dr. Williams book, "Church in Color: Youth Ministry, Race, and the Theology of Martin Luther King Jr."

The event features Dr. Montague Willia...

Church in Color: Addressing Racial Identity and Racism With Children and Youth

Session 2 focuses on the psychology of racism.

The event features Dr. Montague Williams, Dr. Monetta Bailey, Rev. Melissa Peters, and Jason Flewellen. It was co-sponsored by YouthFront and NTS in November 2020 and ...

Dr. Doug Powe, Professor at Wesley Seminary and Director of the Lewis Center for Church Leadership discusses his latest book and how it can serve as a resource for pastors facing challenges on multiple fronts.

Jesse Middendorf interviews Pastor Todd Womack from Flint Central Church of the Nazarene in a wide ranging conversation about racism in the church and steps we can take to bridge the gaps.
Book list Rev. Womack mentioned:
Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times by Soong-Chan Rah h...

This webinar explores strategies for exploring and implementing biblical justice in the Church. This session was recorded in partnership with the NOW Movement as part of the May We Be One Webinar event in August 2020. Download Group Discussion Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zIlvbmeOBT...

Rev. Dr. Charles Tillman joins Dr. Jesse Middendorf for a follow up conversation about racism in the church and steps we can take to bridge the gaps. To see more resources about race and the church visit our resources page at https://www.nts.edu/justice/

Pastors Roundtable on Race: A Discussion with the Black Strategic Readiness Team
Here is their statement here: https://resources.nazarene.org/index.php/s/X8A8zQjoprHTJFB#pdfviewer

The pastors of Pineville Church of the Nazarene (Charlotte NC) talk with Dr. Jesse Middendorf about how to adapt to the new world we find ourselves in the wake of COVID 19.

The Center for Pastoral Leadership joins Rev. Rich Shockey from Nazarenes United for Peace and Matthew Soerens from World Relief to discuss how individuals and churches can respond to the call to love the stranger. Special attention is given to how vulnerable populations are being affected during...

Pastors of Outreach at Flint Central COTN, Todd and Roshanda Womack, discuss the good (but hard) work of bridge building in the church and our communities. What does reconciliation mean and look like in an era of great division in our country? What is the role of the believer in being a part of t...

Dr. Steve Johnson interviews Rev. Charles Tillman.

Davenport, a Millennial himself, tries to give context for understanding, ministering to and impacting this critical generation.

Dr. Dean Blevins talks about the pitfalls of social media. He is Professor of Practical Theology and Christian Discipleship at Nazarene Theological Seminary.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf is the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Leadership.
Here he gives us a hopeful perspective on the small church.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf is the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Leadership.

Book: Healthy. Happy. Holy: 7 Practices toward a Holistic Life by Joe Gorman https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BQDTLCD/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_6br-Db9VN1NQC

The 7 Practices are:
Imitate the God Who Rests
Manage Stres...

Dr. Jesse Middendorf is Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Leadership.

Books mentioned:
My Utmost for His Highest: Classic Language Paperback by Oswald Chambers https://www.amazon.com/dp/1627078770/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_ISq-DbXRQ60TC

The Theology of John Wesley: Holy Love and the S...

Walking through periods of pain, struggle, and transition with our people is difficult. One method of addressing the deep issues could be found in working with those who are struggling in developing a ritual, a means of giving voice to the struggle, to God’s presence and help, and to a constructi...

Dr. Jesse Middendorf: Thinking Out Loud, Facing the Reality of Mental Illness

Signs of Life: Resurrecting Hope out of Ordinary Losses by Stephanie Lobdell https://www.amazon.com/dp/1513805614/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_nR1UDbQRNYHF8

Dr. Middendorf reflects on how the use of written prayers, whether written by us or others, can deepen the meaning of prayer for us and the people in our churches.

Dr. Middendorf reminds leaders of the critical importance of continuing education, specifically reading good, challenging books. Here he reviews Dr. Jeren Rowell's "Thinking, Listening, Being."

https://www.nph.com/nphweb/html/nph/search.jsp?q=Thinking%2C+being%2C+listening

In the holiness tradition, our lives must match our testimony.