The June 1 Spell 2 Communicate initiative included another workshop intended to provide resources for both families and professionals in English and Spanish.
The diversity in the room provided a key indicator of the need for churches to work across cultures and with different professional partners. Our efforts include utilizing this new approach to create opportunities to hear the prayers of minimally and non-speaking autistic children. Part of our KC Nurturing Care initiative https://www.nts.edu/nurturing-care/#KC
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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