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.

KC Autism Ministries Underway and a New Partnership

November marked the beginning of a new set of prototypes underway in Kansas City alongside continued efforts by congregations making a difference in autistic children lives through worship and prayer. In addition the month marked a new partnership that we … Continue reading

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Nurturing Care in Northern California

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Maker’s Space Updates

A brief report by Director Dean G. Blevins on Nurturing Care’s recent and ongoing Maker’s Space initiatives. https://cpl.vhx.tv/nurturing-care/videos/update-on-fall-24-maker-s-space-event

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Nurturing Care Maker’s Space Inspires Creative Prototypes for Worship with Autistic Children

The Nurturing Care Maker’s Space, organized by Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS), concluded with vibrant energy as nine congregations presented their prototypes aimed at making worship and prayer experiences more accessible to autistic children. Over the course of two days, the … Continue reading

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Prototype Planning and Presentations at Nurturing Care Maker’s Space

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Day 2 Maker’s Space leading Worship and Consulting to Make a Difference

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Demonstrating Year One Prototypes at Maker’s Space

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