Category Archives: Leadership

Calling 100 Lead Pastors

Want to make a difference in disability ministry? Join Pastor Jonathan Trees, in partnership with Key Ministries, for a Zoom information session as he invites 100 lead pastors to pick up the mantel and join him at the 2026 Disability … Continue reading

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Seeds of Compassion on the Coast: West Coast Churches Pioneer Children’s Ministry Innovations

Across the West Coast, congregations are reshaping children’s ministry with creativity, empathy, and collaboration. From Chandler, Arizona, to Palmer Alaska, the Nurturing Care initiative continues to grow—fostering inclusive, compassionate spaces for children through worship, art, and play. The October West … Continue reading

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All God’s Children: Workshops at the 2025 Preachers Conference

Nurturing Care participated in the 2025 Hugh C. Benner Preachers Conference at Nazarene Theological Seminary hosted by NTS Praxis. The event gathered pastors, educators, and advocates around the theme “All God’s Children”—a focus on engaging and supporting neurodiverse and disabled … Continue reading

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

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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PLNU and Nurturing Care Moral Integration Retreat

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Religious Education Association Lilly Grant Session

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We Have a Lot to Learn and Even More to Do Through Imbizo

Some of the questions proposed to everyone before he (she) is admitted among us may be to this effect: — 1. Have you the forgiveness of your sins? 2. Have you peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ? 3. … Continue reading

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