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.

Autism and Worship with Dr. Léon Van Ommen

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The NTS Nurturing Care/Kansas City Initiative just wrapped up a day of learning with Dr. Léon Van Ommen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Divinity and Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen and co-Director of the Centre for Autism and Theology. His presentations addressed … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care Day of Learning Updates

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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Non-Speaking Autistic People and Worship

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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Non-Speaking Autistic People and the Church

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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Non or Minimally Speaking Autistic Children

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

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 →

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Day of Learning With Dr. Léon van Ommen

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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Dr. Léon van Ommen on Faith Matters Blog

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

“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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