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.

John Wesley’s Sunday Morning Prayer for Families

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Sunday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Almighty and eternal God, we really want to praise Your holy name for graciously raising … Continue reading →

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Scottie May Lecture Available

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

If you are interested in listening to Scottie May’s lectures they are now available via the NTS Spring Chapel Schedule link. Scottie May | Miriam J. Hall Lectures in Children’s Ministries             Associate Professor of Christian Formation and Ministry, Wheaton College

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John Wesley’s Saturday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Saturday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Lord, our God, You are infinitely good and You show us what is good in … Continue reading →

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Wesleyan Holiness Women’s Clergy Conference (Grace & Peace Magazine)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins
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Wesley’s Saturday Morning Prayer for Families

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Saturday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class We present ourselves before You, our Lord and our God, to give You our gift … Continue reading →

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Great Overview of the Wesleyan Theological Society in Seattle

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins
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Scottie May Lectures on Welcoming Children

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Children provided the focus of study at NTS with the Miriam Hall Lecture in Children’s Ministry. Scottie May provided a powerful opening lecture on “Why Welcoming Children Welcomes Jesus” and followed with an interactive session on “How Welcoming Children Welcomes … Continue reading →

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