Category Archives: Practical Theology

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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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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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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Real Conversation on Discipleship

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

One of the real joys this past year was being part of a panel discussion sponsored by Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International and Grace & Peace Magazine. The honor was primarily being with so many passionate and classy people … Continue reading →

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Wesley’s Tuesday Evening Prayer for Families

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Wesley’s written prayer for families for Tuesday Evening. John wrote morning and evening prayers for families, I am offering paraphrases to my Family Ministry class Everlasting Father of all strength, exclusive Lord of all creatures in heaven and earth, we … Continue reading →

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