Distinguishing Compassion

A brief excerpt from our recent Day of Learning with Dr. Ross A. Oakes Mueller. In this session Dr. Oakes Mueller separates the virtue of Compassion from specific challenges of being emotionally overwhelmed or having pity for a person. Oakes Mueller also distinguishes compassion from everyday empathy providing a clearer definition of the virtue.

You can watch additional videos from the Day of Learning through NTS Praxis our partner who provides extensive video resources for ministry.

https://cpl.vhx.tv/day-of-learning-dr-ross-oakes-mueller

In addition, the conversation around Moral Integration continues through the resources of the Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL).

Dr. Oakes Mueller will continue presentations on the virtues of trust and forgiveness on February 18 and March 11. The growing interest in virtue formation represents an ongoing partnership with PLNU/CPL. To learn more about these presentations contact Program Coordinator Kelley Klassen, kklassen@pointloma.edu or visit https://www.pointloma.edu/centers-institutes/center-pastoral-leadership to sign up for additional information.

About Dean G. Blevins

Dr. Dean G. Blevins currently serves as Professor of Practical Theology and Christian Discipleship at Nazarene Theological Seminary as well as Director of Nurturing Care with Children through Worship and Prayer. An ordained elder, Dean has ministered in diverse settings and served as the USA Regional Education Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene. A prolific author, Dr. Blevins co-wrote Discovering Discipleship and authored The Disciples: A BIble Study. Dr. Blevins also served 25 years as editor of the online academic journal Didache: Faithful Teaching.

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