Category Archives: Virtue

Ministry on the Spectrum: Why Disability Ministry May Be the Church’s Greatest Untapped Mission Field

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

More than 46 million Americans live with some form of disability outside institutional care, yet many remain disconnected from congregational life. Combined with the growing prevalence of autism—now affecting approximately one in every 30 children by age eight—the numbers point … Continue reading →

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Creating Space through God’s Place

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Patti Rivas shared a story with Nurturing Care about Sandia Valley Nazarene Church and their ability to create space through their God’s place, their prototype in Albuquerque. Rivas reports: “Our children became missionaries to a group of teens visiting us for … Continue reading →

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A Community of Grace

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Morning Presentations and Thanks to our Consultants

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Prototype Presentation Preparations

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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A Full Day at the West Coast Maker’s Space

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Opening Evening at West Coast Maker’s Space

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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