From the Archives: Christianity with a Wesleyan Accent by Kevin Watson
Over the years at Wesleyan Accent, we have been blessed by numerous authors and articles. In this new space, we
Kevin Watson
Hi! My name is Kevin Watson. I am a pastor and seminary professor and I write books both for professors and ordinary people. (Guess which category I like better?)
I am married to Melissa and we have three children. We live in Tulsa, OK.
Why I Do What I Do
One of my deepest desires is to see people know God’s perfect love for them, find freedom from sin and shame, and move from merely surviving to absolutely thriving.
What I Believe God Has Called Me to Do
I am called to raise up the next generation of leaders for the church, by the grace of God and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. My favorite thing to do is walk with people who have a calling to local church ministry and help them grow in their confidence in their calling and gifting for ministry.
My Academic Credentials
I currently serve as Director of Academic Growth and Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary. I am anchored at our Tulsa, OK Extension Site. I taught seminary for seven years at Candler School of Theology, Emory University (where I was awarded tenure) and three years at Seattle Pacific University. My teaching focused on Wesleyan Studies and the History of Christianity.
I have degrees from the University of Oklahoma (BA), Wesley Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Southern Methodist University (PhD).
What I Like About Being a Professor
My goal in teaching is to pastor students as they prepare for leadership in the church and to help them appreciate their history and connection to the broader Church. My favorite thing to do as a professor is pray with students.
What I Like About Being a Blogger
I write to encourage Christians to grow in their faith, empower community and connection through small groups, and help the church better steward its theological heritage. I often write here because something is bothering me about a current conversation in the church and I hope to sharpen my own thinking in conversation with my readers.
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Latest Articles
On Pragmatism, Integrity, and Faith by Kevin Watson
The Rev. Dr. Kevin M. Watson delivers his sermon in the William R. Cannon Chapel at Candler School of Theology
John Wesley: Optimist of Grace by Kevin Watson
Henry H. Knight III’s John Wesley: Optimist of Grace is a book I would like to get into the hands of as
Embracing A More Meaningful Holy Week by Kevin Watson
Observing Holy Week has had a significant impact on my life. There are many different ways I could mark my growth as a follower of Jesus Christ, but a major part of my growth as a Christian came when I started to attend Holy Week services. Attending worship on Thursday and Friday of Holy Week is a highlight of my year as a follower of Jesus. Attending these services has prepared me to celebrate – really celebrate – the news that Jesus Christ is risen.
Expectant Waiting by Kevin Watson
Waiting is hard. Many of us are tempted either to wait passively, like the foolish bridesmaids, or to take over and attempt to save ourselves by our own effort. Advent challenges both our complacency and our self-sufficiency.
Top 5 Reasons Guests Become Part of Your Church Family by Kevin Watson
At one level, Melissa and I are the ideal first-time guests. And yet, we have been surprised at how difficult it has been to find deep and nurturing community in the local church. We have often been discouraged, because our initial strategy for finding new community when we have moved has been to try to quickly plug in to a new church. There have been a few times when the church did not seem to need or want new people. Of course, they would say that they did, but their actions communicated more loudly that the community was content the way it was and did not want to be disrupted.
Kevin Watson
Hi! My name is Kevin Watson. I am a pastor and seminary professor and I write books both for professors and ordinary people. (Guess which category I like better?)
I am married to Melissa and we have three children. We live in Tulsa, OK.
Why I Do What I Do
One of my deepest desires is to see people know God’s perfect love for them, find freedom from sin and shame, and move from merely surviving to absolutely thriving.
What I Believe God Has Called Me to Do
I am called to raise up the next generation of leaders for the church, by the grace of God and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. My favorite thing to do is walk with people who have a calling to local church ministry and help them grow in their confidence in their calling and gifting for ministry.
My Academic Credentials
I currently serve as Director of Academic Growth and Formation at Asbury Theological Seminary. I am anchored at our Tulsa, OK Extension Site. I taught seminary for seven years at Candler School of Theology, Emory University (where I was awarded tenure) and three years at Seattle Pacific University. My teaching focused on Wesleyan Studies and the History of Christianity.
I have degrees from the University of Oklahoma (BA), Wesley Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Southern Methodist University (PhD).
What I Like About Being a Professor
My goal in teaching is to pastor students as they prepare for leadership in the church and to help them appreciate their history and connection to the broader Church. My favorite thing to do as a professor is pray with students.
What I Like About Being a Blogger
I write to encourage Christians to grow in their faith, empower community and connection through small groups, and help the church better steward its theological heritage. I often write here because something is bothering me about a current conversation in the church and I hope to sharpen my own thinking in conversation with my readers.
Explore My
Latest Articles
From the Archives: Christianity with a Wesleyan Accent by Kevin Watson
Over the years at Wesleyan Accent, we have been blessed by numerous authors and articles. In this new space, we
On Pragmatism, Integrity, and Faith by Kevin Watson
The Rev. Dr. Kevin M. Watson delivers his sermon in the William R. Cannon Chapel at Candler School of Theology
John Wesley: Optimist of Grace by Kevin Watson
Henry H. Knight III’s John Wesley: Optimist of Grace is a book I would like to get into the hands of as