Engaging Autism, Consultants & Video Resources

Nurturing Care KC seeks to facilitate new ideas to support caring worship and prayer practices among churches in Kansas City seeking to support children with autism.

One of the strengths of the Nurturing Care initiative in Kansas City resides around a team of consultants that remain passionately committed to resourcing congregations, particularly around the theme of children with autism. The collection of videos will continue to grow but we are fortunate to have presentations by

SOAR Special Needs Director Dr. Stephen “Doc” Hunsley on disability and autism,

Interviews from Kelly Lee, Director of Camp Encourage

& Kris Mitchell, family therapist with the Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders.

In addition autism advocates like Dr. Kevin Tempe the William H. Jellema Chair in Christian Philosophy at Calvin University

Collectively these consultants really serve as wise supporters in our efforts.

About Dean G. Blevins

Dr. Dean G. Blevins currently serves as Professor of Practical Theology and Christian Discipleship at Nazarene Theological Seminary as well as Director of Nurturing Care with Children through Worship and Prayer. An ordained elder, Dean has ministered in diverse settings and served as the USA Regional Education Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene. A prolific author, Dr. Blevins co-wrote Discovering Discipleship and authored The Disciples: A BIble Study. Dr. Blevins also served 25 years as editor of the online academic journal Didache: Faithful Teaching.

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