Author Archives: Dean G. Blevins

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 currently also serves at the USA Regional Education Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene. A prolific author, Dr. Blevins recently co-wrote the textbook Discovering Discipleship and edits Didache: Faithful Teaching, a journal for Wesleyan Education.

Disability and Prayer Presentation by NTS Grad

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care Survey at General Assembly

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Dean G. Blevins

Four Days of Surveying parents and children bringing moral integration theory into direct conversation with worship and prayer experiences of children

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New NTSx Class, Brains and Embodiment, offered for 10 Hours Lifelong Learning

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Dean G. Blevins

Understanding the relationship between our brains and bodies influences our ethics, worship, and our understanding of religious experience. NTSx is partnering with Blueprint 1543 to offer this online life long learning course that addresses the basics of psychology in service … Continue reading →

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Hospitality in a COVID World through a Child Safety Posture

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Dean G. Blevins

As congregations open up again during the Coronavirus pandemic, I want to be the first to say that pastors are under extreme pressure. There are historical moments when ministers (whether they admit it or not) really feel pressure to “get … Continue reading →

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We Have a Lot to Learn and Even More to Do Through Imbizo

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Dean G. Blevins

Some of the questions proposed to everyone before he (she) is admitted among us may be to this effect: — 1. Have you the forgiveness of your sins? 2. Have you peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ? 3. … Continue reading →

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Youth on the Brain

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Dean G. Blevins

This Fall 2018 I will be providing a special learning opportunity for “both” local youth ministers/workers who live around the KC area “and” for global youth pastors or other concerned ministers intrigued by with how neuroscience might influence our understanding and ministry … Continue reading →

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Visio VR

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Dean G. Blevins

Recently I was invited to take part in an experiment hosted by Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Vice-President of External Affairs at Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Dr. Mahfood is well respected through the Association of … Continue reading →

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