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.

Future of the Faith and Work Movement

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Dean G. Blevins

This year’s Oikonomia Network (ON) gathering took place in San Diego. The beauty of this coastal setting created a great backdrop for a serious conversation on faith, work, and economics. The vision of Avodah, a Hebrew term for work, worship, and … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Youth Issues Class Begins

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Dean G. Blevins

Monday, Oct 5th Nazarene Theological Seminary begins an open (free) online class on Contemporary Youth Issues. NTSx (an open, online, web resource for Nazarene Theological Seminary) offers the seven-week course in partnership with Youth Specialties/Youth and Theology Track. The course … Continue reading →

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“Apprentice” Spiritual Formation Conference special group rate if you hurry!

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Dean G. Blevins

Would you be interested in joining Doug Hardy in attending a spiritual formation resourcing conference? The Apprentice Gathering, to be held at Friends University in Wichita, Oct. 8 – 10, is offering a special group rate for local churches of … Continue reading →

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New NTSx Online Course on Contemporary Youth Issues

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Dean G. Blevins

We wanted to post this special announcement! Ministry with Youth is serious, serious business.  NTS knows and appreciates that reality.  So we are offering a unique, online, continuing education opportunity through NTSx for anyone that takes youth, and youth ministry, seriously. … Continue reading →

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Can we Know the World and Still Love the World?

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Dean G. Blevins

Tonight the Oikonomia Retreat came to a close with dinner and a presentation by Greg Forster titled “Can we Know the World and Still Love the World?” As director of the Network, Greg often spends his time “reporting,” facilitating or … Continue reading →

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From Life to the Bible

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Dean G. Blevins

The second presentation to the Oikonomia Network this morning included a panel of experts discussing the role of scripture and its place in the faith and work conversation. Chris Armstrong, Darrell Bock, Gerry Breshears and Tom Nelson gathered to discuss … Continue reading →

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Loving Strangers through Work and Exchange

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Dean G. Blevins

Greg Forster and Charles Self open the session with a snapshot of the progress occurring in the Oikonomia Network. Among a number of efforts to provide growth of the influence within the network Greg notes several indicators of the group’s … Continue reading →

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