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KC Autism Ministries Underway and a New Partnership

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

November marked the beginning of a new set of prototypes underway in Kansas City alongside continued efforts by congregations making a difference in autistic children lives through worship and prayer. In addition the month marked a new partnership that we … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

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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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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Nurturing Care KC Maker’s Space Projects Underway

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

Over the last months we have been working to make sure our Maker’s Space projects (Ps 95:6-7) could take shape and launch to provide worship and prayer practices for children with autism. The effort began at the retreat at #NTS … Continue reading →

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Non or Minimally Speaking Autistic Children

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The second session of our #NTS Nurturing Care/KC initiative included a presentation for Dr. Léon van Ommen, University of Aberdeen, Divinity and Religious Studies Department, Department Member and co-chair of the Centre for Autism and Theology. The presentation, Non- and … Continue reading →

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Autism and The Church

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

Kris Mitchell presented at #equipkc on bridging the gap between autism and the Church. Kris is a marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Autism, Tourette’s, OCD, and ADHD for the Joshua Center in Kansas City and Nazarene youth pastor on … Continue reading →

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