Category Archives: Young Adult

A Season of Nurturing Care

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care Kansas City Cohort finished their final online meeting prior to gathering for the next Maker’s Space September 19-20 at the Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center in Leavenworth. The session, lead by national coordinator Dr. Dana Preusch, began … Continue reading →

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Invitation to new NTSx class “Calling” Emerging Adults

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Dean G. Blevins

NTSx, the open, online learning platform for lifelong learning at Nazarene Theological Seminary will offer a new course this fall. Calling Emerging Adults offers an open, online, course exploring the nature of emerging adulthood, its relationship to the Millennial Generation, and the need … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Discipleship, Economics, Practical Theology, Vocation, Young Adult | 1 Comment

The Power of Entrepreneurship in a Ministry Setting

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Dean G. Blevins

Nazarene Theological Seminary will soon begin its second class in Ministerial Entrepreneurship. The course was created in partnership with the Kern Family Foundation Oikonomia Network, MidAmerica Nazarene University’s Center for Entrepreneurship, and the Kauffman Foundation Fasttrac program on Entrepreneurship. Basically, … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Economics, Leadership, Practical Theology, Vocation, Work, Young Adult | 1 Comment

Leadership  and Learning together in Australia

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Dean G. Blevins

Field Strategy Coordinator John Moore invited both David and I to participate in a day of learning through the region’s Leadership Development Initiative. This event combined both established pastors and rising young leadership such as Brett Crowther, Aaron Park, Emily … Continue reading →

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Mission Paraguay

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Dean G. Blevins

While taking a vacation from Discipleship Commons, I have been busy on a new blog KCFC Mission Paraguay http://kcfcmissionparaguay.wordpress.com/  

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On the Mind or On the Ground, Food for the Soul

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

So, I am riding to Nashville with Mark Hayse and students from MidAmerica Nazarene University for the National Youth Workers Convention. Mark introduces me as NTS professor but also presenter and board member with Youthfront.. One of the students leans … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Pedagogy, Practical Theology, Theology, Young Adult, Youth, Youthfront | Leave a comment

Discussing Youth Ministry and Race: A View from the Pew

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Every once in a while you realize you are in the middle of something really, really special.  I have over thirty-five years experience listening to presentations in varying contexts, first in broadcast television news and later in academic settings. November … Continue reading →

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