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.

Prototype Presentation Preparations

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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A Full Day at the West Coast Maker’s Space

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Opening Evening at West Coast Maker’s Space

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care at PLNU

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Churches Build Momentum for Neurodiverse Inclusion Through Nurturing Care Initiative

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Church leaders from across several Nazarene congregations in the Southeast and Midwest gathered for a monthly Nurturing Care project check-in, sharing stories of progress, growing support, and the challenges of creating more welcoming spaces for neurodivergent and sensory-seeking children and … Continue reading →

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One Step at a Time and Sacred Spaces

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Articles by Claire McClun, one of our grantees working with neurodivergent children.

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Faith Communities Urged to Move Beyond Programs to Foster True Belonging

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Faith leaders are being called to rethink how churches welcome individuals with autism and their families, shifting from program-based support to relationship-driven inclusion. In Nurturing Care’s Day of Learning second session, titled “Faithful Partners in Belonging,” Dr. Melody Escobar highlighted … Continue reading →

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