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Ron Blake was born in Fort Wayne Indiana. He is a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary. In 2001 his alma mater conferred upon him an honorary doctoral degree. He married his wife Susanne White in 1980. They have one son, Bennett. He has pastored in Texas, Indiana, and Michigan. Dr. Blake was appointed the Director of Clergy Development at the Global Ministry Center in 2000. He was elected District Superintendent of the Indianapolis District in August 2011. He retired in June of 2022. He is currently serving as the interim District Superintendent in Wisconsin.

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Blindspots!

January 26, 2023 Dr. Blake

Blind spots, we all have them. I once knew a person who, with a perfectly straight face, said in response to someone reminding him that we all have blind spots replied, “I don’t have blind spots.” This statement indicated to those of us talking with him that his blind spot was the fact that he thought he did not have any! I know that I have some. I also…

Thankful To God For You!

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Dr. Blake

As I review and take stock of my life, a couple of things stand out: the presence of God and the wonderful people He has placed in my life. As I was reading Paul’s prayer and introduction in the book of 2 Thessalonians I was impressed by the way he prayed for others. In his prayer/intro to the book I saw that He prays for three things regarding the people…

Amazing Grace

January 16, 2023 Dr. Blake

Susanne and I agreed to conduct a worship or church service for a few weeks at an assisted living facility in Bradenton, Florida. The facility is new, and they have not found anyone to provide this service. Some dear friends of mine from Fort Wayne, Indiana days are residents there, so when the activities director contacted me, we agreed to see if this was something we should do for…