Eleven Books, Eleven General Superintendents, and One Question: What Difference Does Christian Leadership Make?
Eleven books by Nazarene general superintendents reveal more than a collection of writings. Read together, they form a historical conversation about Christian living, holiness, pastoral ministry, mission, globalization, women in ministry, and the church’s engagement with culture.
Dr. Eugene L. Stowe’s Book “The Ministry of Shepherding”: When the Pastor Has People to Carry, Not Just Programs to Run
Eugene L. Stowe’s The Ministry of Shepherding asks a question that remains uncomfortable for church leaders: are pastors called mainly to run programs, or to care for people? Read alongside ten other Nazarene general superintendents, Stowe’s 1976 book offers a biblical and pastoral challenge to ministry that can become more organized than personal.
The Question Behind Bresee’s Last Assembly
Bresee’s final General Assembly was more than a meeting remembered because of his death. It was a moment when a young Nazarene denomination was expanding its mission and reshaping its leadership for the future.
The Two Empty Chairs of 1915
In 1915, the young Church of the Nazarene was expanding its mission while losing two general superintendents. The empty chairs reveal both the pain of leadership loss and the deeper foundation of the church.