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 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.

Sacramento District Training on Neurodivergence

Posted on November 7, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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How Care Shapes the Church

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

For congregations seeking to welcome people with disabilities, the first challenge may be learning to receive care as well as offer it. That conviction anchored Nurturing Care’s online Day of Learning on November 2, when theologian Keith Dow explored how … Continue reading →

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Connected Compassion Makes Room for Children

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Nurturing Care received a recent report from Jasmine Brenneman, Pastor to Families with Children at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena who is one of our West Coast grantees with her “Room for Children” prototype. Our reports normally ask … Continue reading →

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Making Room for Every Child

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Four themes emerged from last year’s Kansas City Nurturing Care grant participants as congregations explored how children of all abilities could belong, worship and grow in faith. A child looked forward to church because a worship buddy helped him feel … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care Consultants Active at DATC Nashville Tour

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Kayla Smith Teaching Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care at DATC Nashville Tour

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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