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

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

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. Jesse Middendorf reflects on a new style of leadership.

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

Dr. Jesse Middendorf talks about the use of ritual, and developing ritual for pastoral care.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf talks about the discipline and joy of reading.

Dr. Middendorf speaks of the benefits of preaching the Lectionary

Dr. Middendorf speaks about how to lead with confidence even in uncertain times.

Planning is essential for a healthy growing church body. Dr. Middendorf talks about how critically important it is for the small church specifically.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf shares the meaning, importance, and purpose of ordination in the church. Posted August 2018.

How can you be a shepherd to a flock with a retired pastor? See what advice Dr. Middendorf gives as he has encountered this a time or two.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf is the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Leadership. In this new year reflection, Dr. Jess urges pastors to move to the theme of hope in their preaching and leading.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf reviews books he thinks are worth reading and rereading for spiritual and educational formation.

Dr. Jesse reflects on some recent losses in his life, but reminds us of the ultimate hope we have in Christ as a reminder of how we can encourage those in our congregation.

Dr. Middendorf reflects on the history of social justice in the Wesleyan tradition and the Church of the Nazarene specifically.

Dr. Jess shares his thoughts on the 2017 Nazarene General Assembly which he believes to be one of the most productive in many years.

Dr. Middendorf reminds pastors how critically important reading is and offers several recommendations.

The church is often reactive instead of proactive. Dr. Middendorf encourages pastors to pursue anticipatory leadership in the church.

Dr. Jesse Middendorf reflects on some valuable lessons he learned from a blog from Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/7-disruptive-church-trends-that-will-rule-2018/

Dr. Middendorf reflects on the hope he has for the Church and the positive impact of the Millennial generation.

More common sense tips for helping your church reach out to your community and grow in the process.