Category Archives: Intergenerational

Preacher’s Conference Amy Jacober Power of the Spirit

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Preacher’s Conference Lamar Hardwick We are “Here”

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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KC Maker’s Space opens at Marillac

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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West Coast Initiatives Gather Energy

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

A gathering of Nurturing Care West Coast creators provided the first update since the Maker’s Space gathering. The meeting focused on reviewing progress and learning from various prototype activities across different ministry initiatives, with an emphasis on capturing stories and … Continue reading →

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God Knows Their Loneliness

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

One of the key challenges to neurodiverse children and their parents occurs through a deep sense of loneliness. This challenge extends to adulthood. Pastor and counselor Kris Mitchell articulates this need for the sake of families but also the church … Continue reading →

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Sr. Pastors Needed for Nurturing Care

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

Dr. Amy Jacober answers the key question on how congregations can offer true hospitality to parents of autistic children who have been excluded by other churches. Dr. Jacober is one of several preachers at this year’s Preacher’s Conference designed to … Continue reading →

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A Season of Nurturing Care

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care Kansas City Cohort finished their final online meeting prior to gathering for the next Maker’s Space September 19-20 at the Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center in Leavenworth. The session, lead by national coordinator Dr. Dana Preusch, began … Continue reading →

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