Category Archives: Northern California

West Coast Nurturing Care Initiative Shows Grassroots Innovation and Spiritual Impact Across Congregations

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

A series of monthly reports and ministry updates from churches participating in the West Coast Nurturing Care cohort reveal a growing movement reshaping how children engage with faith—through creativity, service, and intentional space-making. Across California, Oregon, and beyond, congregations are … Continue reading →

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Moral Integration and Children

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Nurturing Care in Northern California

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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The Hard Work of Creativity NorCal MakerSpace

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care two day engagement with Northern California pastors reminds us that creativity requires hard work at times. The gathering of 20 ministers across seven churches resulted included people with definite passion and a deep awareness of their context … 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 →

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How Might We? Nurturing Care NorCal initiative

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

A great first evening with ministers on the Northern California District as part of the #NTS Nurturing Care NorCal Initiative https://www.nts.edu/nurturing-care/#NorCal. Tonight was basically an introduction to our work together by asking, in a world of “shoulds,” “oughts,” “cannots,” and … Continue reading →

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First Evening of NorCal Maker’s Space

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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