The Church of The Nazarene has always and will always support women pastors, preachers and leaders.
Dr. Middendorf discusses the benefits and blessings of longevity in ministry for both pastor and people.
Common sense tips for helping your church reach out to your community and grow in the process.
Dr. Middendorf continues his practice of suggesting key books for pastoral growth and church health.
Dr. Jesse Middendorf discusses the importance of the ministry of presence, even if it's not your best gifting, it can mean a lot.
Dr. Jesse Middendorf reminds ministers that they must pastor personally and relationally.
Dr. Jesse Middendorf reminds us that our core theme as Wesleyans and Nazarenes is holiness.
Dr. Jesse Middendorf discusses how to engage in effective ministry with and alongside key lay leaders in your Church.
How do we engage an ever changing, pluralistic world full of hope and faith in Christ? Dr. Middendorf suggests the book "Chords of Love" as a guide: https://www.nph.com/nphweb/html/nph/itempage.jsp?itemId=083-412-3061&nid=srch&catalogId=NA&catSecCd=NA&subCatSecCd=NA&subSubCatSecCd=NA
In the holiness tradition, our lives must match our testimony.
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."
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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. 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. Jesse Middendorf: Thinking Out Loud, The Christian Calendar
Living the Way of Jesus: https://www.thefoundrypublishing.com/living-the-way-of-jesus-9780834138360.html
Lenten Postcards: Daily Devotions Inspired by the Book of Common Prayer
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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 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...
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 the Executive Director of the Center for Pastoral Leadership.
Here he gives us a hopeful perspective on the small church.
