Author Archives: Dean G. Blevins

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 currently also serves at the USA Regional Education Coordinator for the Church of the Nazarene. A prolific author, Dr. Blevins recently co-wrote the textbook Discovering Discipleship and edits Didache: Faithful Teaching, a journal for Wesleyan Education.

Nurturing Care Launches Nashville Maker’s Space

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

On March 6–7, 2026, Grace Church of the Nazarene hosted the first Nashville Maker’s Space, a collaborative event bringing together churches using design thinking to experiment with new ways to include neurodivergent children and families in the life of the … Continue reading →

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Rooted in Worship Building Blueprints with our Consultants Help

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Problem Finding During the Nashville Maker’s Space

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Listening to the Journey of Disability

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Opening Session Nashville Nurturing Care Maker’s Space

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Resting on the Shoulders of Care One Child at a Time

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

This past weekend Nurturing Care Director, Dr. Dean G. Blevins, was given an opportunity to address a room filled with dedicated leaders, pastors and local lay workers, committed to discipleship. Dr. Blevins also offered his workshop presentation, Worship on the … Continue reading →

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Sensory Room Laboratory Opens to First Children, Helping Churches Test Tools for Neurodivergent Ministry

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Nurturing Care’s Sensory Room Laboratory welcomed its first group of children this week for a hands-on visit where kids and adults tested tools designed to support a wide range of sensory needs. Pastors, church leaders, and curious kids moved through … Continue reading →

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