Category Archives: Discipleship

Go Tell it on the Mountain: Trust and Compassion on Display

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

As Nurturing Care churches approach Christmas, the staff received an early Christmas present courtesy Palmer Family Church of the Nazarene. Palmer grant director Monica Gaige sent a video where children lead worship on Sunday morning inviting congregants to “Go Tell … Continue reading →

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Maker’s Space: New Projects for Neurodivergent Kids

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

Nurturing Care launched it’s third Maker’s Space retreat in Kansas City developing new prototypes to lead autistic children in worship and prayer practices. This year the gathering included churches from Texas and Oklahoma bringing the total participation to twelve congregations, … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care in Northern California

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

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Nurturing Care Maker’s Space Inspires Creative Prototypes for Worship with Autistic Children

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care Maker’s Space, organized by Nazarene Theological Seminary (NTS), concluded with vibrant energy as nine congregations presented their prototypes aimed at making worship and prayer experiences more accessible to autistic children. Over the course of two days, the … Continue reading →

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Day Two NorCal Nurturing Care Maker’s Space Continues

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

A beautiful morning at Christ Community Church in San Ramon after a rainy night. A LOT of group work trying to find a challenge neither too big, nor too simple, to explore…not solve… today. Thankful for the creativity and leadership … Continue reading →