Major Creative Written Works: BooksWritten, Contributed to and Designed
Co-Writer Fearless – Living an Authentic Witness, LifeWay Resources, Nashville Tennessee, 1999.
Contributor, Good News for Youth: The Power to Change Lives, Scott, David. Nashville Tennessee, Convention Press, 1998.
Writer, "Winning Youth at Youth Ministry Events", Leading an Evangelistic Youth Ministry, Lifeway Resources, May 1999.
Contributor, Planning Youth Ministry - From Bootup to Exit, Planning for Revival with Youth Emphasis,
See You At The Pole, YouthReach Baptism Celebration, Time to Tell Witness Training / Experience,
Attendance at Youth Evangelism Conference, Convention Press, 1998.
Co-Compiler / Writer, The Notebook: A Disciple Youth Expereience, Convention Press, 1996.
Co-Writer, Who Keeps Calling, Youth Evangelism Office, Springfield, MO 1993; 50,000+ copies sold.
Co-Writer, Get It Together, Home Mission Board, Atlanta, GA. 1992; 30,000+ copies sold.
Co-Writer, Costly Commitment, Home Mission Board, Atlanta, GA. 1991; 30,000+ copies sold.
Writer, "Youth Discipleship and Evangelism," chapter in A Handbook for Youth Discipleship, Broadman Press, 1988, 5,000+ copies sold.
Writer, "Prayer and Fasting: A Basis for Ministry and Evangelism," chapter in Missions Retreats for Youth, Brotherhood Commission, Memphis Tennessee, 1988.
Compiler, Handbook for Youth Evangelism, Broadman Press Nashville, Tennessee, 1988; 5,000+ copies sold.
Writer, "Evangelizing Youth in the Class Room," chapter in Handbook for Youth Evangelism, Broadman Press Nashville, Tennessee, 1988.
Writer, "Building an Evangelistic Youth Ministry," chapter in Handbook for Youth Evangelism, Broadman Press Nashville, Tennessee, 1988.
Writer, Revisions DiscipleYouth I Leaders Guide, "Person to Person Witnessing Plan," 1988.
Writer, Revisions and Content included on Tabs for DiscipleYouth I Notebook, Convention Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1988 .
Writer, "Have a Nice Life" Tract, Convention Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1987.
Proposed, The New Connection: An Evangelistic Musical, Broadman Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1987.
Proposed and Design Team Member, The New Connection: A Resource for Street Evangelism, Convention Press, Nashville, TN. 1987.
Compiler and Reviser, WOW Event Leader's Guide, Home Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia, May 1986.
Compiler and Reviser, WOW Advance Leader's Guide, Home Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia, May 1986.
Compiler and Reviser, WOW Advance Youth Bible Study Guide, Home Mission Board, Atlanta, Georgia, May 1986.
Writer, "Communicating the Gospel," DiscipleYouth II Notebook, Session Five, Convention Press, Nashville, TN., April 1985.
Writer, "My Gospel Message," DiscipleYouth II Notebook, Session Six, Convention Press, Nashville, Tennessee, April 1985.
Compiler and Writer, DiscipleYouth Bible, Evangelism Helps, Holman Bible, Nashville, Tennessee, 1985.
Writer, "Summer Outreach and Evangelism," Summer Youth Ministry Ideas, Convention Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1985.
Proposed and Designer, Prayer for Spiritual Awakening, Student Manual, Youth Edition, Home Mission Board, Atlanta, GA. 1985.
Writer and Compiler, The Roman Road: A Witness Training Tool, Church Training Department, Baptist Sunday School Board, Nashville, TN., 1985.
Contributor, "Youth Ministry Glossary," Youth Ministry Planbook 3, 1985.
Writer, "The Revival Coordinator," Section Two, Promise of Life: Youth/Adult Partnership Revival Planbook, 1984.
Compiler, Promise of Life: Youth/Adult Partnership Revival Planbook, 1984. (HMB)
Evangelism Design Coordinator, DiscipleYouth II, July 1983.
Creative Works: Articles Written
“Planning for the Future”, Living with Teenagers, LifeWay Christian Resources, January, 2002
"Beyond the Flagpole," essential connection, Baptist Sunday School Board, September 1998.
"Churches that are Effectively Winning and Baptizing Teenagers," Youth Ministry Newsletter, Baptist Sunday School Board, June 1998.
"WDJD: The Continuous Invitation," State Evangelism Department, North Carolina Baptist Convention, Electronic Newsletter, April 1998.
"I'm Coming Back," Youth In Action, Unit 3, Baptist Sunday School Board, Two Session Sunday School Lesson for older youth, Feb 15 and Feb 22, 1998.
"By Faith," Youth In Action, Unit 3, Baptist Sunday School Board, Two Session Sunday School Lesson for older youth, Feb 1 and Feb 8, 1998
"Planning Schedules: Youth Revival, See You At The Pole, Baptism Celebration, Witness Training Event, Youth Evangelism Conference," Planning Youth Ministry - From Bootup to Exit. Convention press, August 1997.
"Freedom isn't Free: Lesson on Religious Liberty," StraighTrak Volume 18. Baptist Sunday School Board,
"48 Hours, Massive, One-to-One Evangelism," The Youth Leader, Youth Department, Assemblies of God, January-February, 1996.
"Update on the Equal Access Movement," Youth Ministry Update, Church Administration Department, Baptist Sunday School Board, November 1995
"Campus Connection," essential connection, (Series of four Bible Studies), Baptist Sunday School Board, September 1995.
"The Approaching New Millennium," Youth Ministry Update Church Administration, Baptist Sunday School Board, March 1995.
"Reaching Older Youth", The Sunday School Leader, The Baptist Sunday School Board, October, November, December 1994.
"1990-91 Youth Evangelism Lesson Teacher and Pupil," Baptist Sunday School Board, Sunday School, Youth Curriculum Section, 1989.
"Gospel Parable or Gospel Translation," Discipleship Training Magazine, January 1991, (BSSB).
"Ministry of Evangelism," Student Magazine, February, 1990, (BSSB).
"Let's Lead Youth to Christ, Church Administration Magazine, January 1990 (BSSB).
"Vital Signs of Youth Ministry - Evangelism and Discipleship," North Carolina Baptist Youth Ministers Association Newsletter, October 1988.
"DiscipleHelps Evangelism Guide," Youth Alive, The Youth Disciple, and Youth Church Training Curriculum, October 1988 through September 1990, (BSSB).
"Youth Involvement in the Year of the Laity in Evangelism and Discipleship," Church Training Magazine, September. 1988 (BSSB).
"Circles of Youth's Concern," Equipping Youth Magazine, July, 1988 (BSSB).
"The New Connection: A Resource for Street Evangelism," Church Training Magazine, March 1988 (BSSB).
"Strategy for Building an Evangelistic Youth Ministry," Church Evangelism Planbook, 1987-1988 (HMB).
"Associational Youth Evangelism Strategy, 1987-1999", "Job Description for Associational Youth Evangelism Specialist", "Information about Associational Youth Evangelism Specialist," Associational Evangelism Planbook 1987-1988 (HMB).
"Ten Steps for Building An Evangelistic Youth Ministry," Church Administration Magazine, December 1987 (BSSB).
"Promise of Life Revivals: Stack Pole for an Evangelistic Youth Ministry," Church Administration Magazine, 1987 (BSSB).
"YouthPlus Tell: Promise of Life Revivals," Youth Leadership Magazine, October, 1987 (BSSB).
"Building An Evangelistic Youth Ministry," Church Training Magazine, December 1986 (BSSB).
"Let's Talk About Evangelism," monthly article in Church Training Magazine, October 1989- 1992 (BSSB).
"Bugs & Trees & Campfires: What does this have to do with teen witnessing?" Interview, Home Missions Study for Youth, Home Mission Board, 1986 (HMB).
"How to Sharpen Your Personal Testimony," Equipping Youth Magazine, October 1986 (BSSB).
"Promise of Life: Youth/Adult Partnership Revivals" Youth Leadership Magazine April, May, June, 1986 (BSSB).
"Discipleship begins with Evangelism," The Student Magazine, January 1986 (BSSB).
"Long Range DiscipleYouth Plan Sheet," Equipping Youth Magazine, 1986 (BSSB).
"Let's Talk About Evangelism," monthly article in Church Training Magazine, October 1984-1989 (BSSB), 50 Articles.
"DiscipleYouth I and DiscipleYouth II Associational Interpretation Conference" Associational Church Training Youth Leader Guide, 1985-1986 (BSSB).
Series of Four Bible Studies, The Student Magazine, June 1985 (BSSB).
"Dealing With Questions: Why Were They Asked?"
"Dealing With Questions: Drawing On God's Resources"
"Dealing With Questions: The Apologetic Model"
"Dealing With Questions: Jesus' Answers"
Promise of Life Revival Guidance," DiscipleYouth II Leaders Guide, April 1985 (BSSB).
"Sharing Jesus With Older Youth," Youth Leadership Magazine April, May, June 1985 (BSSB).
"Faith Givers," Associational Youth/Youth Leader Rally, Church Training Magazine, October November December 1984 (BSSB).
"The Association: Churches Reaching Youth," Associational Emphasis Week Packet, Home Mission Board, 1984 (HMB).
"Developing Youth Witnesses," Equipping Youth Magazine, April May June 1984 (BSSB).
"DiscipleYouth Associational Interpretation Conference," Associational Church Training, Youth Leader Guide, 1983-1984.
"Why A DiscipleYouth Workshop?," Church Training Magazine, February 1983 (BSSB).
"What is DiscipleYouth?," Church Training Magazine, April 1983 (BSSB).
Creative Works: Video Taping
"Beach Reach," Interview on how to evangelize college students during spring breaks, Florida Baptist Convention, 1990.
"Video DiscipleYouth," 30 minute monthly program on Baptist Television Network, (BTN) Co-Host, 1987-1988, 12 Programs.
"DiscipleYouth Journal," 30 minute monthly program on Baptist Television Network, (BTN) Co-Host, 1985-1987, 24 Programs.
"The Roman Road: A Witnessing Tool," Baptist Television Network (BTN), Nashville, Tennessee, 1986.
Program 1: Romans Chapter 3, 15 minutes
Program 2: Romans Chapter 5, 15 minutes
Program 3: Romans Chapter 6, 15 minutes
Program 4: Romans Chapter 10, 15 minutes
Program 5: Share the Plan, 15 minutes
"Getting Ready for DiscipleYouth," 30 minute monthly program on Baptist Television Network, (BTN) Co-Host, 1984-1985. 24 Programs
Guest on "Life Today" with Jimmy Allen, ACTS Network, 1985 and 1986.
Creative Works: Audio Taping
"Building an Evangelistic Youth Ministry" Hosanna Productions, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 45 minutes.
"What's the Big Deal about Baptism?" The Twenty-four Hour Counselor, Broadman Press, 1989.
"Wasn't Jesus Just a Good Man?" The Twenty-four Hour Counselor, Broadman Press, 1989.
"What Does it Mean to be Saved?" The Twenty-four Hour Counselor, Broadman Press, 1989.
"Introduction to Youth Evangelism," Hosanna Productions, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 45 minutes.
"Personal Evangelism for Youth," Hosanna Productions, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 40 minutes.
"Promise of Life Revivals," Hosanna Productions, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 40 minutes.
"The New Connection," A Youth Musical for the Streets, Genevox, Proposed and worked on design team. 1985?
FEATURE STORIES:
Feature Story Archive: 1 article(s) matched your query
Many adults are failing to pass the Christian faith to their children - August 25, 1997
o site hosted by Dean Finley of the North American Mission
BaptistPress Archive - September 24, 1997
o OREGON--Finley: Numbers not key issue in youth
o happening along the way," said Dean Finley, who serves on the staff of
BaptistPress Archive - August 22, 1997
o Dean Finley, a student evangelism associate for the North American
o Finley is asking leaders this year to file reports on a
o anecdotal information. The idea, Finley said, is for information to be
BaptistPress Archive - July 09, 1997
o Finley has been hired as college student evangelism associate, Jerry F.
BaptistPress Archive - June 18, 1997
o 2000, Dean Finley and Richard Ross, said the event is a
o According to Finley and Ross, YouthLink is a coordinated effort of
o Finley explained, "so whatever event takes place in one city will take
BaptistPress Archive - March 11, 1997
o Also invited, Strack said, but unable to attend were Dean Finley,
BaptistPress Archive - January 17, 1997
o Dean Finley of Springfield, Mo., who is involved in coordinating
BaptistPress Archive - August 19, 1996
o students to pray before class, said Dean Finley, Southern Baptist Home
o students participated in See You at the Pole, Finley said. With the ease
o know if a Christian club exists on a nearby campus, Finley said. The
BaptistPress Archive - April 26, 1996
o Forrest M. Whittington, Florence, S.C.; William W. "Bill" Finley,
BaptistPress Archive - February 26, 1996
o Finley, Home Mission Board youth evangelism specialist.
o before now, then now is a good time. If not now, then when?'" Finley
o to not participate, Finley said.
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· http://www.erlc.com/Education/1997/822syatp.htm
· http://www.concoxions.org/Chillipepper.htm
· http://www.youthlink2000.org/update.htm
· http://www.studentz.com/Adult/prayer.htm
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· http://www.religiontoday.com/Archive/FeatureStory/view.cgi?file=970825.s1&words=(DeanFinley)
