Category Archives: Children

Nurturing Care at Lilly Strengthening Ministry with Children event

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Dean G. Blevins

Three days of incredible engagement with leaders in the “Strengthen Ministry with Children” event sponsored by the Lilly Endowment Inc.

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Nurturing Care KC Maker’s Space

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Dean G. Blevins
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Religious Education Association Lilly Grant Session

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care Survey at General Assembly

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Dean G. Blevins

Four Days of Surveying parents and children bringing moral integration theory into direct conversation with worship and prayer experiences of children

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Hospitality in a COVID World through a Child Safety Posture

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Dean G. Blevins

As congregations open up again during the Coronavirus pandemic, I want to be the first to say that pastors are under extreme pressure. There are historical moments when ministers (whether they admit it or not) really feel pressure to “get … Continue reading →

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An Intergenerational Sunday School “Epiphany “

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Dean G. Blevins

During 2017 the Sunday School ministry of Kansas City First Church elected to incorporate intergenerational efforts between classes of children, youth and adults every “fifth Sunday” as two classes combined on the last Sunday of every month that included five Sundays. December … Continue reading →

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Church Planting in North Ireland

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Dean G. Blevins

We drove to Millbrook in North Ireland this morning for worship in a new church plant in that community. The drive took around thirty minutes from Belfast, and I was glad it was Norm Henry and not myself driving (and David providing … Continue reading →

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