Category Archives: disability

Three Reasons to Be Optimistic About Disability Ministry

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

#DATC2024 Disability and Church Conference open with worship. Sandra Peoples offers an opening session on “three reasons to be optimistic about Disability Ministry.” 1) churches, and church leaders are more invested particularly in “invisibility” disabilities like autism, 2) more seminaries/colleges … Continue reading →

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Accessible Gospel Inclusive Worship

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

Opening ministry intensive at the #DATC2024 conference addressing the theme Accessible Gospel, Inclusive Worship: Ministry With Every One, presented by Victoria White of “With” Ministries & Dr. Erik Carter, Baylor Center for Developmental Disabilities, and With Ministries The team offered … Continue reading →

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Autism and Worship Videos now Available Through NTS Praxis

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care with Children through Worship and Prayer/KC Initiative announces that the major addresses by Dr. Léon van Ommen are now available on the website supported by Praxis at Nazarene Theological Seminary. https://cpl.vhx.tv/nts-nurturing-care-dr-leon-van-ommen-on-autism-and-worship For a brief introduction of one … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Well Pastor Jessi Marcus on Worship and Autism

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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Dr. Léon van Ommen visits Matthew’s Ministry

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The NTS Nurturing Care/Kansas City Initiative celebrated its first Day of Learning with Dr. Léon Van Ommen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Divinity and Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen and co-Director of the Centre for Autism and Theology. His presentations addressed both … Continue reading →

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Autism and Worship with Dr. Léon Van Ommen

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The NTS Nurturing Care/Kansas City Initiative just wrapped up a day of learning with Dr. Léon Van Ommen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Divinity and Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen and co-Director of the Centre for Autism and Theology. His presentations addressed … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care Day of Learning Updates

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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