Director of Research
Rev David B. McEwan, HND, MDiv, PhD (UQ)
Associate Professor of Theology and Pastoral Theology
Associate Professor, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University; Honorary Associate Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Queensland; Research Supervisor, University of Manchester, UK
About: David was born and raised in Scotland; migrated to Australia in 1970; married to Christine with two adult children James (married to Candice) and Shona (married to Aaron), and one grandchild, Lukas; an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene, he has pastored in Scotland and England, as well as Melbourne and Brisbane in Australia and currently pastors the Logan Community Church of the Nazarene. He enjoys reading, walking, kayaking and motorbike riding for relaxation.
Favourite verse: Psalm 23 (NRSV)
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures;
he leads me beside still waters;
3 he restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no evil;
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff—
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long.
Research Interests: Wesleyan theology and its application in a diverse range of pastoral and practical ministry situations
Recent Publications:
McEwan, David B. Exploring a Wesleyan Theology. Lenexa: Global Nazarene Publications, 2017.
McEwan, David B. The Life of God in the Soul: the Integration of Love, Holiness and Happiness in the Thought of John Wesley. Carlisle: Paternoster, 2015.
McEwan, David B. “The Relationship of Divine Love, Mercy and Justice from a Wesleyan Perspective.” In Justice, Mercy and Wellbeing: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Eugene: Pickwick, 2019.
McEwan, David B. ‘“Unite the Pair So Long Disjoined, Knowledge and Vital Piety”: What is the Role of Research in This Process?’ In Wondering About God Together: Research-Led Learning and Teaching in Theological Education. Sydney: SCD Press, 2018.
McEwan, David B. “'I am yet persuaded, You Do Greatly Err': Whitefield, Wesley and Christian Perfection.” In Wesley and Whitefield? Wesley versus Whitefield? Eugene: Pickwick, 2018.
McEwan, David B. “Personal and Community Well-being: A Wesleyan Theological Framework for Overcoming Prejudice.” In Well-being, Personal Wholeness and the Social Fabric: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Press, 2017.
McEwan, David B. “Sanctification.” In Essential Beliefs: A Wesleyan Primer. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2016.
McEwan, David B. “The Forgotten Chapter.” In A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism. 2nd edn. Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 2015.
McEwan, David B. “Who's Body, Who's Life, Who's Decision? A Wesleyan Reflection on Personal Autonomy, Interdependence and Human Flourishing.” Wesley and Methodist Studies 12:1 (2020): 47-70.
McEwan, David B. “’A Continual Enjoyment of the Three-One God:’ John Wesley and The Life of God in the Soul.” Phronema 33:1 (2018): 49-72.
McEwan, David B. “Loving God, Loving Neighbour: A Wesleyan Perspective on the Implications for Mission.” Crucible: Theology and Ministry 6:2 (2015): 1-9.
Why NTC?:
NTC is a great place to explore together the riches of the Christian gospel and its relevance in today’s multicultural and multifaith contexts.
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