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.

Church Teams Build New Paths to Belonging at Kansas City Maker’s Space

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Eleven church teams proposed practical ways to help autistic and neurodivergent children worship pray and lead within the life of the whole congregation A quiet corner, a volunteer’s bag of sensory tools and a place in the center of worship … Continue reading →

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From Planning to Presentations at KC Maker’s Space

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Worship guides KC Maker’s Space

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Congregations Plan at KC Maker’s Space

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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KC Maker’s Space Opens

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Making Room for Every Child

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Nashville Based Nurturing Care ministries turn prayer, sensory support and practical hospitality into signs of belonging Across the participating congregations, the summer’s Nurturing Care efforts shared a common conviction: children are not simply recipients of ministry but members of the … Continue reading →

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Ministry on the Spectrum: Why Disability Ministry May Be the Church’s Greatest Untapped Mission Field

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

More than 46 million Americans live with some form of disability outside institutional care, yet many remain disconnected from congregational life. Combined with the growing prevalence of autism—now affecting approximately one in every 30 children by age eight—the numbers point … Continue reading →

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