Today’s episode, hosted by Katie Morgan, features a conversation with Dr. Mark Mayfield who was our keynote speaker at our 2024 NADCE Conference “Making Space.” Katie and Dr. Mark go over some of the highlights of the conference. They dive a little deeper into the points of clearing, creating, and cultivating and how those three things can help us …

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Maria Devenport and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Maria serves as Minister of Youth and Families at Redeemer Lutheran in Fort Collin…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Michael Leapley and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Michael serves at St. Paul's Lutheran in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Our devotions thi…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Laura Pulliam and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Laura serves as co-planter and DCE at Lazarus Church in Spring, Texas. Our devotions…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Kim Austin and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Kim primarily oversees the Student Ministry program at Peace Lutheran in Hurst, Texas. …

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE AJ Vega and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. AJ serves as Director of Outreach and Discipleship at St. John's Church in Denver, Colorad…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Christine Ekberg and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Christine serves as Director of Ministry Development at Our Savior Lutheran in No…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Paul Nelson and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Paul serves as Director of Youth Ministries at St. John's Lutheran in Buffalo, Minneso…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for Pastor Mark Pulliam and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Mark serves as pastor at Lazarus Church in Spring, Texas. Our devotions this Lent …

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Jessica Blocker and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Jessica serves at St. John Lutheran in Luverne, Minnesota. Our devotions this Lent…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion for your encouragement during Lent and Easter. We are thankful for DCE Patra Mueller and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Petra serves as Family Life Minister at Hope Lutheran in Seattle, Washington. Our de…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Pastor Kyle Blake and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Pastor Kyle is the sole pastor at The Gathering Lu…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Lisa Hellyer and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Lisa is a Senior Ministry Advancement Counselor at Luth…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Pastor Mark Pulliam and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Pastor Mark is at Lazarus Church in Woodlands, T…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Maria Devenport and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Maria is the Discipleship Ministries Director at Red…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Katy Crawford and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Katy works with Lutheran Family Service and KINDLE. Ou…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Michael Leapley and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Michael is the Director of Christian Education at St…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Jean Kempe and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Jean is the Director of Christian Education at Immanuel L…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Paul Nelson and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Paul is the Director of Youth Ministries at St. John's L…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Kim Austin and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Kim is the Director of Christian Education - Student Mini…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Beth Stephens and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Beth is the Youth Family Minister at Trinity Lutheran …

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Jolene Siebarth and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Jolene is the Director of Youth Ministries at Immanu…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Rhonda Synovec and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Rhonda is the Children's Family Minister at Trinity L…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Melissa Luepke and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Melissa is the Director Discipleship at Heritage Chri…

The National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Advent podcast devotion for your encouragement as we prepare for the birth of our Savior at Christmas. We are thankful for Cassie Schermbeck and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Cassie is the Director of Faith Development at Our…

This month’s episode, hosted by Shelli Haynes, features a conversation with Pastor Dan Meckes from Journey Lutheran Church in Oxford, MI. In November 2021 Pastor Dan’s congregation experienced the unthinkable. A student at nearby Oxford High School shot and killed students, and the small community thirty miles outside of Detroit was thrust into the…

This month’s episode, hosted by Shelli Haynes, features a conversation with Jason Phelps who is on the planning committee for our Conference next January in Houston, TX. Throughout the discussion Shelli and Jason talk about how the Conference theme, Making Space, will be instrumental in the planning of the Conference and will be carried through the…

On this special DCE Day podcast we hope you are blessed by listening to this interview with Dr. Mark Blanke from Concordia University Nebraska as he shares wisdom, wit, and insights in what makes being a DCE a special calling in the Church.بقلم Directors of Christian Education

This month’s episode, hosted by Katie Morgan, Shelli Haynes and many special friends and colleagues features a discussion about surviving and hopefully thriving during the summer where mission trips, VBS, and planning combine with regular ministry. If you’re wondering out loud (or quietly to yourself) why the calling as a DCE is yours, remember tha…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Sarah Dibbern from Woodbury Lutheran in Woodbury…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Abby Schult from St. John Lutheran in Arnold, MO…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Lindsey Schmidt from Woodbury Lutheran in Woodbu…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Katie Baumann from Good Shepherd Lutheran in Cha…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Allie Parkhurst from Peace Lutheran in Eau Clair…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Kristin Harman from St. Paul Lutheran in Decatur…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Beth Stephens from Trinity Lutheran in Mission, …

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Amy Hubach from Concordia University Nebraska. T…

This month’s episode, hosted by Katie Morgan, features a discussion with DCE Jeremy Hetzel (Family of Christ, Colorado Springs, CO) about working too much and steps he has found to avoid burning out while serving in the crucible of ministry. Jeremy defines workaholism as going over the boundary line of putting energy and effort into your ministry s…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Brandy Simmons from Lamb of God Lutheran in Flow…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Emily Phoenix from KINDLE. Throughout this seaso…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Jolene Siebarth from Immanuel Lutheran in St. Ch…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Rehema Kavugha from Lutheran Church Extension Fu…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Charessa Koontz from Bethany Lutheran in Austin,…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Charessa Koontz from Bethany Lutheran in Austin,…

Urban ministry is unique in Lutheran ministry and provides DCEs with an opportunity to challenge and stretch how and what you feel is important in ministry. Within the urban setting there are many similarities to ministry in other places, but also different in many respects. This month's conversation is the first part of two with DCEs Haley Davisso…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Dave Minster from Gethsemane Church in Tempe, AZ…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Kayla McGowan from Our Savior Lutheran in Aiea, …

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Angela Erickson from Trinity Lutheran in Greeley…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Paul Krentz. Throughout this season we ask you t…

Welcome to the Lent / Easter podcast series from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. This year we have invited our Board of Directors and other DCEs from around the United States to share with you their thoughts on the Psalms of Lent and Easter. Today's devotion is shared by Korey Wysocki from Mount Olive Lutheran in Rockf…