Category Archives: Practical Theology

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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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 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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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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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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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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