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- Sensory Room Laboratory Opens to First Children, Helping Churches Test Tools for Neurodivergent Ministry February 19, 2026
- West Coast Initiative A Mosaic of Learning and Trust February 17, 2026
- Nurturing Care Autism Updates and New Event April 13 February 9, 2026
- Bend Nazarene Church releasing English, Spanish, bilingual kids’ worship albums January 30, 2026
- Children lead as ‘Maker’s Space’ prototypes spread from Arizona district gatherings to California outreach January 30, 2026
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Author Archives: Dean G. Blevins
Non or Minimally Speaking Autistic Children
The second session of our #NTS Nurturing Care/KC initiative included a presentation for Dr. Léon van Ommen, University of Aberdeen, Divinity and Religious Studies Department, Department Member and co-chair of the Centre for Autism and Theology. The presentation, Non- and … Continue reading
Dr. Léon van Ommen on Faith Matters Blog
“The history of how churches deal with people with special needs isn’t especially uplifting. The good news is that some people are trying to teach congregations how to do better with all this.” NTS’ Nurturing Care is making strides to accomplish this goal. Continue reading
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Creative Special Needs Ministry
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Autism and The Church
Kris Mitchell presented at #equipkc on bridging the gap between autism and the Church. Kris is a marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Autism, Tourette’s, OCD, and ADHD for the Joshua Center in Kansas City and Nazarene youth pastor on … Continue reading
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Nurturing Care with Minimally Verbal Children
Nurturing Care with Minimally Verbal Children February 10 marked on of our #NTS Nurturing Care inaugural events with pastor Stephanie Answer and Stephanie Barton, a speech pathology therapist that is part of the spelling to communicate movement. The gathering came courtesy … Continue reading
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