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 Friday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Friday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Lord, you were before everything, above everything, and always unfailing. You search our hearts, knowing … Continue reading →

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John Wesley’s Friday Morning Prayer

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Friday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class God you are merciful, gracious, patient and abounding in both goodness and truth. Your love … Continue reading →

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John Wesley’s Thursday Evening Prayer

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Thursday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Dear Lord, our God, Your glory is above our thoughts and Your love above all … Continue reading →

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The Future of Nazarene Theological Education

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Just back from Seattle and the Wesleyan Theological Society Meeting. (And the most important event comes at the end of this post). Great fellowship and stimulating presentations, including Walter Brueggemman, Bruce Marshall, Mike Lodahl, Daniella Augustine, and Thomas Dozeman. Hats … Continue reading →

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Wesley’s Prayer for Thursday Morning

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Thursday Morning. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Dear Lord, the God of our salvation, you are the hope for everything across the … Continue reading →

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The ongoing vision of the REA

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

People often tease me that my Facebook page is usually populated with a number of “boring” meeting pictures. Just how many creative ways can you capture people sitting around tables with open laptops, power point projections, and presentation pages? Okay, … Continue reading →

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Wesley’s Prayer for Wednesday Evening

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Wednesday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Lord, how great is Your workmanship, with wisdom You made everything. Day and Night are … Continue reading →

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