Tag Archives: Moral Integration

West Coast Maker’s Space 2026: Churches Reimagining Compassion Through Children

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Ministry Leaders from across the western United States gathered this spring for the 2026 West Coast Maker’s Space Retreat, a collaborative initiative by Nurturing Care that brings churches together to develop innovative ministry prototypes centered on children, worship, spiritual formation, … Continue reading →

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Morning Presentations and Thanks to our Consultants

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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Children Find Peace, Purpose Through “Gratitude in Action” at Spring Break Day Camp

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

What began as a simple idea—teaching children to pause, reflect, and pray—came to life in a powerful way during this year’s Spring Break Day Camp at Sandia Valley Church of the Nazarene. Built on the guiding principle “Gratitude is our … Continue reading →

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Trust expressed among Native American Children

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

It was another meaningful and spiritually enriching time with the children representing four churches in the Southwest Native American District’s Eastern Zone. The focus of the gathering was on trust. As the leader spoke about trust, the children engaged in … Continue reading →

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West Coast Nurturing Care Initiative Shows Grassroots Innovation and Spiritual Impact Across Congregations

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

A series of monthly reports and ministry updates from churches participating in the West Coast Nurturing Care cohort reveal a growing movement reshaping how children engage with faith—through creativity, service, and intentional space-making. Across California, Oregon, and beyond, congregations are … Continue reading →

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West Coast Initiative A Mosaic of Learning and Trust

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

On the West Coast wing of the Nurturing Care initiative, the stories coming in from congregations don’t read like a single program rollout. They read like a movement learning, week by week, what it takes to make worship and prayer … Continue reading →

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Bend Nazarene Church releasing English, Spanish, bilingual kids’ worship albums

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

A news story from the Central Oregon Daily News on one of our Nurturing Care Prototypes at Bend Church of the Nazarene where leaders build trust through multilingual worship. Reporter Jakob Salao writes: BEND, Ore. — Church services can be … Continue reading →

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