Category Archives: Wesley

We Have a Lot to Learn and Even More to Do Through Imbizo

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Dean G. Blevins

Some of the questions proposed to everyone before he (she) is admitted among us may be to this effect: — 1. Have you the forgiveness of your sins? 2. Have you peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ? 3. … Continue reading →

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Let Your Miracles Break Forth Every Day

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Dean G. Blevins

The Faculty Retreat for the Oikonomia network opened this evening at the Sheraton Gateway, LAX. The retreat serves as a one day precursor to the Karam Forum that follows. Greg Forster greeted visiting faculty and noted that the focus of … Continue reading →

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Global Theology Opening Day

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Dean G. Blevins

We launched into our global theology conference today to the praise of the NTC Muldersdrift student-led worship. The opening devotions included prayers and scripture reading from some of the emerging scholars in our midst. The scriptures and prayers were read … Continue reading →

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In the Spirit of Saint Patrick

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

Part of our 365m trip included our participation in the North British Isles District minister’s retreat in Newcastle. Driving through the hedgerows of this lovely country, we decided to stop by the town of Downpatrick where the Holy Trinity Cathedral … 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 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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