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.

A Perpetual Palm Sunday

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

As the church moves past Palm Sunday into Passion Week, Nurturing Care discovered a church finding a way to bridge anticipation in Palm Sunday to celebration on Easter Sunday… or any Sunday. In the last month Tiffany Solum with Living … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Partnerships Through Matthew’s Ministry Hospitality

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Ron Sandison Beyond Stereotypes in Autism

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Ron Sandison Autism Refined Not Cured

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Ron Sandison Gift of Autistic Kids

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Preachers Conference Celebrates Neurodiversity

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Spiritual Families Support Autistic Kids Through Prayers of Gratitude

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

Part of Nurturing Care’s ongoing work supporting congregations ministering to autistic children includes telling their stories. New Community Church recently provided in a story of how innovative micro communities, known as spiritual families, can make a difference alongside larger congregations. … Continue reading →

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