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West Coast Initiatives Gather Energy

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

A gathering of Nurturing Care West Coast creators provided the first update since the Maker’s Space gathering. The meeting focused on reviewing progress and learning from various prototype activities across different ministry initiatives, with an emphasis on capturing stories and … Continue reading →

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Amy Jacober and the 4 “As” of Autism Support, A Nurturing Care Day of Learning

Posted on February 27, 2025 by Dean G. Blevins

February 26th marked the second annual Nurturing Care Day of Learning at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Funded through the generosity of a Lilly Endowment, Inc. grant, the Kansas City based initiative supports congregations providing ministry to elementary age autistic children, particularly … 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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