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 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.

Youth, Race, and Violence: My journey

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

This reflection has been on the margins of my mind for some time since I first heard of Trayvon Martin. It is personal and offers a perspective that I am still processing… but for good reason. When I asked Brandon … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Trayvon Martin is Dead by Brandon Winstead

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Brandon Winstead is a good friend and passionate leader in Youth Ministry, particularly youth ministry across the racial and ethnic margins of our society. I asked him for a reflection on Trayvon Martin and I am pleased to publish it. Brandon, … Continue reading →

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Young Adults and the Church

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Young Adults and the Life of the Church occupy a lot of interest these days even by CNN. Why millennials are leaving the church One of the best conversations I have had happened with Tim and Shawna-Songer Gaines. The primary concern … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Articles in Religious Education

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Taylor and Francis has made the top ten articles in Religious Education free for downloading for the rest of July. A couple of articles address neuroscience (including my own) and others deal with youth ministry, religious education, media and a … Continue reading →

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John Wesley: Family Expert?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

See my blog post on Nazarene Theological Seminary faculty blog  “It is interesting just how prominent the concern for ministry to families continues to grow in local congregations these days. Several conferences and curriculums span both mainline churches and mainstream … Continue reading →

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MOOCs

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Next week I will be headed to the General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene and the International Higher Education Commission general meeting. We will be talking about innovative delivery in education. I have really been stretched here at … Continue reading →

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John Wesley’s Monday Morning Prayer for Families

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Monday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class We humble ourselves, Lord of heaven and earth, before Your glorious majesty. We acknowledge Your … Continue reading →

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