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.

A New Year of Ministry to Autistic Children.

Posted on January 1, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

A recent release of a podcast interview with Stephanie Barton highlights one of the current themes active in our ministry prototypes in our Nuturing Care KC/Autism initiative: selective mutism, sometimes associated with minimally verbal autism, and the the role of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and a New Year of Ministry Initiatives

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

Merry Christmas from Nurturing Care! We pray your final Advent service, Christmas Eve and celebration of the birth of Jesus provides a time of blessing and celebration. In keeping with our KC initiative, we do ask you to be mindful … Continue reading →

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KC Autism Ministries Underway and a New Partnership

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

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

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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Maker’s Space Updates

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

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

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

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

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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