Category Archives: Discipleship

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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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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John Wesley’s Sunday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Sunday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class To You, the high and holy One who inhabits eternity, You are to be awed … Continue reading →

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Dallas Willard Audios

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

I blogged in January on Economic Wisdom and Human Flourishing, including a mention of Dallas’ Willard’s presentations to the Kern Foundation Oikonomia Network retreat. The network has recently posted a summary and links to the audio files for your engagement.

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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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