Category Archives: Practical Theology

Preachers’ Conference Preaching Labs Session One

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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Preacher’s Conference Questions and Answers

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins
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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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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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Autism and Worship with Dr. Léon Van Ommen

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The NTS Nurturing Care/Kansas City Initiative just wrapped up a day of learning with Dr. Léon Van Ommen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Divinity and Religious Studies, University of Aberdeen and co-Director of the Centre for Autism and Theology. His presentations addressed … Continue reading →

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Non-Speaking Autistic People and Worship

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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