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.

Celebrating Partnerships Through Matthew’s Ministry Hospitality

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Ron Sandison Beyond Stereotypes in Autism

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Ron Sandison Autism Refined Not Cured

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Ron Sandison Gift of Autistic Kids

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Preachers Conference Celebrates Neurodiversity

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Spiritual Families Support Autistic Kids Through Prayers of Gratitude

Part of Nurturing Care’s ongoing work supporting congregations ministering to autistic children includes telling their stories. New Community Church recently provided in a story of how innovative micro communities, known as spiritual families, can make a difference alongside larger congregations. … Continue reading

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Amy Jacober videos available on NTS Praxis

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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