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Ministry on the Spectrum: Why Disability Ministry May Be the Church’s Greatest Untapped Mission Field
More than 46 million Americans live with some form of disability outside institutional care, yet many remain disconnected from congregational life. Combined with the growing prevalence of autism—now affecting approximately one in every 30 children by age eight—the numbers point … Continue reading
Nurturing Care Churches Are Learning to Turn Welcome into Practice
Across the Nurturing Care Midwest network, churches are discovering that inclusion is not a single program but a steady reshaping of congregational life. From sensory bags and fidget tools to respite dreams, volunteer training, accessible spaces, and new language for … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Children, disability, Family, Intergenerational, KC Nurturing Care, Leadership, Nurturing Care, Practical Theology
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Creating Space through God’s Place
Patti Rivas shared a story with Nurturing Care about Sandia Valley Nazarene Church and their ability to create space through their God’s place, their prototype in Albuquerque. Rivas reports: “Our children became missionaries to a group of teens visiting us for … Continue reading
West Coast Maker’s Space 2026: Churches Reimagining Compassion Through Children
Ministry Leaders from across the western United States gathered this spring for the 2026 West Coast Maker’s Space Retreat, a collaborative initiative by Nurturing Care that brings churches together to develop innovative ministry prototypes centered on children, worship, spiritual formation, … Continue reading
One Step at a Time and Sacred Spaces
Articles by Claire McClun, one of our grantees working with neurodivergent children.
Posted in Autism, Children, disability, Family, Homes, Intergenerational, KC Nurturing Care, Nurturing Care
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Faith Communities Urged to Move Beyond Programs to Foster True Belonging
Faith leaders are being called to rethink how churches welcome individuals with autism and their families, shifting from program-based support to relationship-driven inclusion. In Nurturing Care’s Day of Learning second session, titled “Faithful Partners in Belonging,” Dr. Melody Escobar highlighted … Continue reading
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