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The Hard Work of Creativity NorCal MakerSpace

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

The Nurturing Care two day engagement with Northern California pastors reminds us that creativity requires hard work at times. The gathering of 20 ministers across seven churches resulted included people with definite passion and a deep awareness of their context … Continue reading →

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Day Two NorCal Nurturing Care Maker’s Space Continues

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Dean G. Blevins

A beautiful morning at Christ Community Church in San Ramon after a rainy night. A LOT of group work trying to find a challenge neither too big, nor too simple, to explore…not solve… today. Thankful for the creativity and leadership … 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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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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