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.

Amy Jacober and the 4 “As” of Autism Support, A Nurturing Care Day of Learning

February 26th marked the second annual Nurturing Care Day of Learning at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Funded through the generosity of a Lilly Endowment, Inc. grant, the Kansas City based initiative supports congregations providing ministry to elementary age autistic children, particularly … Continue reading

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Amy Jacober Embracing Giftedness and Providing Support for Neurodiverse Kids

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Jacober on Adaptive Leadership with Neurodiverse Children

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Nurturing Care Day of Learning Begins with Amy Jacober

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Nurturing Care at M25 Conference

M25, a national gathering for the Church of the Nazarene provided a platform for the Nurturing Care Initiative. Our engagement with attendees at our information booth provided an opportunity to discuss both our West Coast/Virtue Formation initiative but also our … Continue reading

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A final reminder

A reminder of our next Day of Learning. Registration ends soon! Lectures end at 12:00 Lunch is free for those wanting to stay.

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Moral Integration Closing Session

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