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.

Amy Jacober videos available on NTS Praxis

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

Dr. Amy Jacober’s two presentations from the Nurturing Care Day of Learning are now available through NTS Praxis. The following shorter video addresses how everyone, including neurodiverse kids, have the capability for worship. Praxis includes several short videos for use … Continue reading →

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Bill Tammeus Article on Nurturing Care’s Day of Learning

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

Bill Tammeus, former Faith columnist for The Kansas City Star, writes for several Community and Christian publications including public broadcasting’s Flatland News, the National Catholic Reporter, and the Presbyterian Outlook. His report summarizes several key points from Amy Jacober’s presentation … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

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

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Jacober on Adaptive Leadership with Neurodiverse Children

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care Day of Learning Begins with Amy Jacober

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care at M25 Conference

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

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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