Category Archives: KC Nurturing Care

Midwest Churches Expand Efforts to Welcome Children with Autism

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Faith leaders from across the Kansas City region, including Oklahoma congregations, gathered online recently to share progress and stories from a growing initiative aimed at making churches more welcoming for children with autism and other forms of neurodiversity. The meeting … Continue reading →

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Nurturing Care Launches Nashville Maker’s Space

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

On March 6–7, 2026, Grace Church of the Nazarene hosted the first Nashville Maker’s Space, a collaborative event bringing together churches using design thinking to experiment with new ways to include neurodivergent children and families in the life of the … Continue reading →

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Rooted in Worship Building Blueprints with our Consultants Help

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Problem Finding During the Nashville Maker’s Space

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Listening to the Journey of Disability

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Opening Session Nashville Nurturing Care Maker’s Space

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Resting on the Shoulders of Care One Child at a Time

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

This past weekend Nurturing Care Director, Dr. Dean G. Blevins, was given an opportunity to address a room filled with dedicated leaders, pastors and local lay workers, committed to discipleship. Dr. Blevins also offered his workshop presentation, Worship on the … Continue reading →

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