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Nurturing Care Presentations at TNU PALCON

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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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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Nurturing Care Presentation at ONU

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins
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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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Churches Build Momentum for Neurodiverse Inclusion Through Nurturing Care Initiative

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Church leaders from across several Nazarene congregations in the Southeast and Midwest gathered for a monthly Nurturing Care project check-in, sharing stories of progress, growing support, and the challenges of creating more welcoming spaces for neurodivergent and sensory-seeking children and … Continue reading →

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Faith Communities Urged to Move Beyond Programs to Foster True Belonging

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Dean G. Blevins

Faith leaders are being called to rethink how churches welcome individuals with autism and their families, shifting from program-based support to relationship-driven inclusion. In Nurturing Care’s Day of Learning second session, titled “Faithful Partners in Belonging,” Dr. Melody Escobar highlighted … Continue reading →

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