Dr. Jesse Middendorf talks about how the church can respond better to issues of racism in the church.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf offers a list of recommended books pastors would do well to read:
Leadership in Turbulent Times, Doris Kearns Goodwin,
Leading Decisively Leading Faithfully, LeBron Fairbanks,
My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers,
Foundations of Wesleyan Arminian Theology, Mildred B...

Dr. Middendorf talks about the importance of mental health in the pastorate.

Dr. Middendorf reflects on the importance of planning for effective pastoral leadership.

Dr. Dan Boone was the featured speaker at the annual NTS Pastors Day in 2016. He is a Nazarene minister, author, and president of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN.

In this webinar, Dr. Carla Sunberg explores the importance of discipleship in the life of the pastor, and then how that can be manifest in the life of the congregation.

General Superintendent Dr. Carla Sunberg reflects on why holiness remains essential to the life and health of the church. This video engages the themes found in the book, Why Holiness? The Transformational Message That Unites Us.

Book: https://www.thefoundrypublishing.com/why-holiness-978083413...

Vocational ministry is a challenging profession that too often leads to ministry fatigue and burnout. This discussion offers hope, encouragement, and practical suggestions for pastors ready for an honest conversation about their mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf talks with Pastor Derek Vreeland about his recent book By the Way: Getting Serious About Following Jesus, and explores what it looks like for churches to take discipleship seriously in a post-Christian culture. Learn more about Derek's book at: https://www.bythewaybook.com/

Too often we create congregations where diversity is unwelcome. But diversity was God’s idea, and every church is stronger the more diverse it is. How can pastors and church leaders teach empathy as a spiritual practice that nurtures and encourages strong, diverse relationships?

Dr. Dean Blevins explores the social phenomenon of emerging adulthood and the critical role of the church and pastors in guiding young adults to embrace their call.

Dr. Hardy talks about the role of spiritual directors in the church.

Dr. Doug Hardy, Professor of Spiritual Formation at NTS hosts a panel discussion on how to think about and structure a meaningful sabbatical. Other participants included Revs. Daron Brown, Rob Kazee, and Phil Hamner.

Dr. Jeren Rowell: Details on Purpose, Ministry Practices to Form the People of God.

Dr. Steve Borger and Rev. Bonnie Beam talk about the COMPASS Initiative. In 2016, the Church of the Nazarene received a grant from the Lilly Endowment's National Initiative to Address the Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders. With this grant the Church of the Nazarene created The COMPASS I...

A Theology of Pastoral Care for Pastors and the Churches They Serve
Can the Church and the Minister afford each other!? The financial landscape of the US Church is challenging. Pastors are increasingly finding it difficult to pay off school loans while serving in churches that cannot or do not p...

Mark Lail is the Executive Vice President for the Church of the Nazarene Foundation.

Rev. Keith Davenport talks about how Social Media can be used effectively in and by the Church for Kingdom impact. Keith is an ordained member of the Church of the Nazarene.

How do we best protect and serve our church members with our policies and procedures? Kathleen Turpin, VP of Human Resources from Brotherhood Mutual, dialogues with Dr. Carla Sunberg, and Dr. Jesse Middendorf about this critical aspect of ministry.