Category Archives: Children

Spelling Spiritual Family Celebration

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

An update from Stephanie Answer

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Trust expressed among Native American Children

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

It was another meaningful and spiritually enriching time with the children representing four churches in the Southwest Native American District’s Eastern Zone. The focus of the gathering was on trust. As the leader spoke about trust, the children engaged in … Continue reading →

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West Coast Nurturing Care Initiative Shows Grassroots Innovation and Spiritual Impact Across Congregations

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

A series of monthly reports and ministry updates from churches participating in the West Coast Nurturing Care cohort reveal a growing movement reshaping how children engage with faith—through creativity, service, and intentional space-making. Across California, Oregon, and beyond, congregations are … Continue reading →

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Midwest Churches Expand Efforts to Welcome Children with Autism

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Faith leaders from across the Kansas City region, including Oklahoma congregations, gathered online recently to share progress and stories from a growing initiative aimed at making churches more welcoming for children with autism and other forms of neurodiversity. The meeting … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care Launches Nashville Maker’s Space

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

On March 6–7, 2026, Grace Church of the Nazarene hosted the first Nashville Maker’s Space, a collaborative event bringing together churches using design thinking to experiment with new ways to include neurodivergent children and families in the life of the … Continue reading →