Category Archives: Economics

Tom Nelson’s Confession and Challenge: Work Matters

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Sometimes confession is good for the soul. At least that is how Tom Nelson opened his address to NTS students last week. Nelson, (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) has served as senior pastor of Christ Community Church in Leawood, Kansas, … 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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Entrepreneurial Principles

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

I attended MidAmerican Nazarene University’s Tuesday’s program for alumni and local business leaders. I was interested in the program, organized by Graydon Dawson and the MNU Fastrac for Entrepreneurial Leadership Unfortunately the program ran long (odd for business people but … Continue reading →

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Economic Wisdom and Human Flourishing

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

I just got back from the retreat sponsored by the Oikonomia network. In addition to my earlier post, I joined a number of school faculty in a marvelous discussion on faith and economics. We heard a solid overview around the … Continue reading →

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The Work of the People

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Okay, just how serious can we be about the relationship between theology and economics, discipleship and work? I have already noted in a couple of previous posts this theme and some of the efforts we have attempted at NTS. Now … Continue reading →

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Theology of Entrepreneurship?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Just how often do we pay close attention to workplace, the world of business, the arena of economics, as a place for theological reflection and intentional discipleship? Over the last few years I have begun wrestling with the workplace as … Continue reading →

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