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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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NorCal Maker’s Space Launch

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

Starting our first #NTS NorCal Maker’s Space with greetings and prayer from District Superintendent Albert Hung and gracious conversation around the children we know that are part of our congregations.

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Autism and Worship Videos now Available Through NTS Praxis

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care with Children through Worship and Prayer/KC Initiative announces that the major addresses by Dr. Léon van Ommen are now available on the website supported by Praxis at Nazarene Theological Seminary. https://cpl.vhx.tv/nts-nurturing-care-dr-leon-van-ommen-on-autism-and-worship For a brief introduction of one … Continue reading →

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Jacob’s Well Pastor Jessi Marcus on Worship and Autism

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins
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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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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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