Category Archives: disability

Making Room for Every Child

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Four themes emerged from last year’s Kansas City Nurturing Care grant participants as congregations explored how children of all abilities could belong, worship and grow in faith. A child looked forward to church because a worship buddy helped him feel … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care Consultants Active at DATC Nashville Tour

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

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Kayla Smith Teaching Trauma Informed Children’s Ministry

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

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Nurturing Care at DATC Nashville Tour

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

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Isabella Harding Honored

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

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Church Teams Build New Paths to Belonging at Kansas City Maker’s Space

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Eleven church teams proposed practical ways to help autistic and neurodivergent children worship pray and lead within the life of the whole congregation A quiet corner, a volunteer’s bag of sensory tools and a place in the center of worship … Continue reading →