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NADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Hope for All with Katie MorganThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-2305 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Seekers with Julia TougasThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-2206 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Witnesses with Tyler TollefsonThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-1705 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Humble Birth with Makayla AdamsThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-1503 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Journey with Hailey Jo MillerThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-1009 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Preparation with Maria DevenportThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-0806 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Prophecies Fulfilled with Jolene SiebarthThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!"NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-0306 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Behold the Promise with Haley ZimmermanThe 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. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme "Behold!" NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you t...
2025-12-0205 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Conference Chats with Tyler & JeremyIn this episode, we’ll hear from Tyler Tollefson, our NADCE Chair Elect, & Jeremy Becker, the 2026 Conference Chair, about the upcoming conference.NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.We invite you to go to nadce.org to see the benefits of NADCE membership which include receiving our Quarterly publication and getting a discount to our Co...
2025-11-2420 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)DCE Day with Bill KarpenkoOur podcast today features Bill Karpenko. Over the years, Bill has been called a congregational DCE, a missionary in Japan and Nigeria, a Chicago taxi cab driver, worked with trouble-prone teens in Chicago, a professor and university administrator, and in these latter years a Founder of KINDLE. He is a Beloved and Baptized Child of God. To see the show notes, head to https://nadce.wildapricot.org/resources/Podcasts/Podcast%20w_%20Bill.docx.pdfNADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as...
2025-06-261h 07NADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Keep Following Jesus with Maria DevenportThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Maria Devenport and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-04-1109 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)God Ascended... For You with Paul NelsonThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Paul Nelson and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-04-0804 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Your Unfailing Love with Christine EkbergThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Christine Ekberg and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-04-0304 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Break the Rule with Nick ButcherThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Nick Butcher and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-04-0107 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Jesus is Present with Tyler TollefsonThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for NADCE Chair Elect, Tyler Tollefson and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is tha...
2025-03-2805 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)10,000 Charms with Kelly BuckwalterThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Kelly Buckwalter and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-03-2505 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)100th Episode!Our special 100th podcast episode features NADCE Board Chairs- past and present! Joining us for this conversation with Brent Howard, Tyler Tollefson, Maria Devenport, Jeremy Becker, & Cheri Selander. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.We invite you to go to nadce.wildapricot.com to see the benefits of N...
2025-03-2438 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Checklists with Emily LeisingThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Emily Leising and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-03-2106 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)No Need to Pre-Clean with Kayla OlsonThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Kayla Olson and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will...
2025-03-1805 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)He Sees Us with Lisa HellyerThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Lisa Hellyer and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-03-1406 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Stuck in the Past with Dane WolfgramThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Dane Wolfgram and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross!NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts wil...
2025-03-1106 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)The Ultimate Opposite with Kayla McGowanThe National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) is pleased to offer this Lent podcast devotion. We are thankful for Kayla McGowan and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. The Lent podcast theme is "Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy" based off the hymn titled as such. We receive God's grace freely, no matter how we come to the foot of the cross! NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will...
2025-03-0704 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Second Chair LeadershipJoin Shelli Haynes, Sue Steege, and Michelle Pavasars as they talk about what leadership looks like- from the second chair! Book discussed: Leading from the Second Chair. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen them in their ministry area.To learn more about NADCE we invite you to go to nadce.wildapricot.com to see the benefits of membership which include joining...
2025-01-2253 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)No Ordinary ChildThe 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 Steven Whitney and his willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Steven is the Director of Worship and Music at St. John Ministries in Battle Creek, Nebraska. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf...
2024-12-2305 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)The Tiny KingThe 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 Chloe Dahn and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Chloe is an intern at St. John's Lutheran Church in Union, Illinois. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and...
2024-12-2206 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Into Our TimeThe 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 Director of Discipleship Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and...
2024-12-1907 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Marvel Now on Heaven and EarthThe 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 Kayla McGowan and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Kayla is a DCE at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, Hawaii. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the...
2024-12-1705 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Jesus Hears YouThe 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 a DCE to Youth and Families at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Jenison, Michigan. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the cal...
2024-12-1205 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Pockets of PeaceThe 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 Naomi Vang and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Naomi is a DCE Intern at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Worthington, Minnesota. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lio...
2024-12-1003 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)United in WaitingThe 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 Hailey Jo Miller and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Hailey Jo is the Director of Student Ministry at Memorial Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goa...
2024-12-0806 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Prince of Peace in the DarknessThe 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 Elaina Guse and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Elaina is the DCE Intern at Cornerstone Lutheran Church & Preschool in Carmel, Indiana. Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lio...
2024-12-0507 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Unwrapping the Gift of the Prince of PeaceThe 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 Jen Florio and her willingness to contribute by recording today’s devotion. Jen is the DCE Intern at First Trinity Lutheran Church & Preschool - Tonawanda, New York.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Little Child Shall Lead Us based on Isaiah 11:6: "The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and...
2024-12-0307 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Episode 3 (Dr. Mark Mayfield)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 with awareness and growth in our personal and professional lives. We hope this conversation does two things: remind you of the conference (or show you what you missed) and give you tools to work toward a healthy version of yourself. Dr. Ma...
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The Coffee Hour from KFUO RadioSet Apart To Serve: Joy in Serving as a Director of Christian EducationHow do Directors of Christian Education (DCE) serve in the Parish? National Association of Directors of Christian Education members Kayla McGowan (Director of Christian Education at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Aiea, HI) and Katie Morgan (Director of Christian Education at Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, CO) join Andy and Sarah to talk about their paths to becoming DCEs, their DCE formation, how each of them serves in different roles, how they collaborate with other professionals in the church, where they find joy in serving as a DCE, and how NADCE serves DCEs in...
2024-08-0925 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Maria Devenport)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 Collins, Colorado.Our devotions this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mo...
2024-03-2705 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Michael Leapley)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 this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothers for their children. The cr...
2024-03-2006 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Laura Pulliam)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 this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothers for their...
2024-03-1606 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Kim Austin)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.Our devotions this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothers for t...
2024-03-1307 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (AJ Vega)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, Colorado.Our devotions this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mo...
2024-03-0906 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Christine Ekberg)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 Norfolk, Nebraska.Our devotions this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothe...
2024-03-0606 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Paul Nelson)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, Minnesota.Our devotions this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothe...
2024-02-2806 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Mark Pulliam)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 season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothers for their children. The cr...
2024-02-2408 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Jessica Blocker)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 season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothers for their children. The cries o...
2024-02-2106 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Lent Devotion (Patra Mueller)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 devotions this Lent season center around the theme of Songs of Lament. This theme will consider who Scripture is filled with cries. The cries of the enslaved for freedom. The cries of mothers for their...
2024-02-1406 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Kyle Blake)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 Lutheran Church in downtown Long Beach, California.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in th...
2023-12-2605 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Lisa Hellyer)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 Lutheran Hour Ministries.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Holy Night”. In 1...
2023-12-2407 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Mark Pulliam)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, Texas.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Holy Night”. In 1843 Capp...
2023-12-2206 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Maria Devenport)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 Redeemer Lutheran in Fort Collins, Colorado.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Holy Night”. In 1843 Cappeau witn...
2023-12-2008 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Katy Crawford)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.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Holy Ni...
2023-12-1904 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Michael Leapley)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. Paul Lutheran in Aberdeen, South Dakota.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of...
2023-12-1809 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Jean Kempe)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 Lutheran in Riverside, California.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Ho...
2023-12-1605 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Paul Nelson)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 Lutheran in Buffalo, MN.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of...
2023-12-1504 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Kim Austin)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 Ministry at Peace Lutheran in Hurst, Texas.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in...
2023-12-1305 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Beth Stephens)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 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Ho...
2023-12-1107 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Jolene Siebarth)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 Immanuel Lutheran in St. Charles, Missouri.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O...
2023-12-0905 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Rhonda Synovec)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 Lutheran in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Ho...
2023-12-0807 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Melissa Luepke)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 Christian School.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O Holy Night”. In 1843 Cappeau witnessed a wear...
2023-12-0604 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Advent Devotion (Cassie Schermbeck)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 Father Lutheran in Centennial, Colorado.Our devotions this Advent season center around the theme A Weary World Rejoices which were penned by Placide Cappeau and used in the words of "O...
2023-12-0406 minThe Coffee Hour from KFUO RadioSet Apart To Serve: Serving as a Director of Christian EducationDr. Thaddeus Warren, DCE — Chair of Human and Social Sciences at Concordia University, Nebraska, and Maria Devenport, DCE — Director of Discipleship Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colorado, join Andy for our Set Apart to Serve Series to talk about their journeys to becoming church workers, what their formation as DCEs looked like, who supported and encouraged them to become church workers, and how they serve today. Learn more about the National Association of Directors of Christian Education at nadce.wildapricot.org.Learn more about the Set Apart to Serve Initiative at lcms...
2023-08-1825 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 27 - Advent/Christmas (Katy Crawford)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. Today's devotion is given by Katy Crawford from KINDLE. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip and strengthen th...
2022-12-2704 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 26 - Advent/Christmas (Rebekah Freed)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. Today's devotion is given by Rebekah Freed from Concordia University Nebraska. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip an...
2022-12-2605 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 24 - Advent/Christmas (Dave Timmerman)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. Today's devotion is given by Dave Timmerman from Lutheran Hour Ministries. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and equip an...
2022-12-2405 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 22 - Advent/Christmas (Joseph Hope-Hull)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. Today's devotion is given by Joseph Hope-Hull from St. Paul Lutheran in Glen Burnie, Maryland. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in th...
2022-12-2205 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 20 - Advent/Christmas (Hailey Jo Miller)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. Today's devotion is given by Hailey Jo Miller from Memorial Lutheran in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in...
2022-12-2005 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 19 - Advent/Christmas (Kayla McGowan)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. Today's devotion is given by Kayla McGowan from Our Savior Lutheran in Aiea, Hawaii. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their ca...
2022-12-1906 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 16 - Advent/Christmas (Larry Yochum)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. Today's devotion is given by Larry Yochum from St. John Lutheran in Arnold, Missouri. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their ca...
2022-12-1608 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 14 - Advent/Christmas (Daniel Meyer)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. Today's devotion is given by Daniel Meyer from Christ Memorial Lutheran Church. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling and eq...
2022-12-1406 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 12 - Advent/Christmas (Maria Devenport)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. Today's devotion is given by Maria Devenport from Redeemer Lutheran in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their ca...
2022-12-1206 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 9 - Advent/Christmas (Molly Poppe)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. Today's devotion is given by Molly Poppe who is a creative content writer for Lutheran Bible Translators. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those li...
2022-12-0905 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 7 - Advent/Christmas (Sue Steege)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. Today's devotion is given by Sue Steege from First Trinity Lutheran in Tonawanda, New York. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in th...
2022-12-0705 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 5 - Advent/Christmas (Katie Morgan)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. Today's devotion is given by Katie Morgan from Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those li...
2022-12-0505 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 3 - Advent/Christmas (Christine Ekberg)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. Today's devotion is given by Christine Ekberg from Our Savior Lutheran in Norfolk, Nebraska. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their ca...
2022-12-0308 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)December 1 - Advent/Christmas (Joel Symmank)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. Today's devotion is given by Joel Symmank from Woodbury Lutheran in Woodbury, Minnesota. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling an...
2022-12-0107 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)November 29 - Advent/Christmas (Jolene Siebarth)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. Today's devotion is given by Jolene Siebarth from Immanuel Lutheran, St. Charles, Missouri. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their calling an...
2022-11-2905 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)November 28 - Advent/Christmas (Kelly Buckwalter)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. Today's devotion is given by Kelly Buckwalter from St. Luke Lutheran in Mesa, California. We are thankful you have chosen to make this devotion part of your Advent journey. NADCE regularly offers podcasts that focus on topics in ministry as practical resources for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. Our hope is that our podcasts will encourage those listening in their ca...
2022-11-2806 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Urban Ministry (part 2)Welcome to our monthly podcast from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education where we focus on topics in ministry that will be a practical resource for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. This month's podcast will be the second part of our series focusing on younger DCEs and how we can all work together as the body of Christ. This episode in the second part of my discussion about urban ministry settings with Haley Davisson from Trinity Lutheran in Houston, Texas, and Andrea Roettger from Trinity Lutheran in St. Louis, MO. As continue to listen...
2022-09-2227 min
Cultivating Second Chair LeadersEpisode #008: Resources for 2nd Chair Leaders (Bonus)On this bonus episode of “Cultivating Second Chair Leaders” we talk with Cheri Selander, a 2nd chair leader in a church ministry setting, who has been trained through and coached others with KINDLE. We talk about a tool called a 'Christ-like Servant Leader Journey Guide' and she shares how she uses this resource to helps others learn Cultivating Faith practices. Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Definition of Second Chair leader comes from the book, “Leading from the Second Chair Serving Your Church, Fulfilling Your Role, and Realizing Your Dreams '' by Mike Bonem and Roger...
2022-06-0133 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Younger DCEs (Part 1)Link mentioned : Carey Nieuwhof postWelcome to the first monthly podcast from the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. During our podcasts we will focus on topics in ministry that will be a practical resource for those serving in the Lutheran church as DCEs. As a benefit for members of NADCE we hope these podcasts will encourage you in your calling and equip and strengthen you in your ministry area.This month's podcast is the first in a two part series focusing on younger DCEs and how we build each other up as we s...
2022-05-0409 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Week 4 - Lent/Easter Devotion (Maria Devenport)NADCE Board Member and DCE Maria Devenport from Redeemer Lutheran in Spokane Valley, WA) shares her Lenten thoughts.
2022-03-2306 minNADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)Week 3 - Lent/Easter Devotion (Cheri Selander)NADCE Chairperson and DCE Cheri Selander from Christ Lutheran (LaMesa, CA) shares her Lenten thoughts.
2022-03-1605 min
Cultivating Second Chair LeadersEpisode #007 - CSCL Season 1 Wrap UpOn this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders, we discuss highlights from this first season of the podcast with guest Audrey Duensing-Werner (@dceaudrey). Audrey also shares some encouragement from her own personal experience of living out Cultivating Faith practices in her own life. You will also hear part two of an interview with Dr. Bill Karpenko (@billkarpenko) as he shares application of Christ-like practices in his life, along with several resources for continued growth. Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Vantage Point by Brenda Jank: https://runhardrestwell.org/resource/vantage-point-book/ A Rest That Works Series: https://runhar...
2022-03-0151 min
Cultivating Second Chair LeadersEpisode #001 - Christ-like Servant Leaders in the Second ChairOn this episode of Cultivating Second Chair Leaders we will learn about the term “second chair leader” as we converse with KINDLE founding member, Bill Karpenko (@billkarpenko). This podcast plans to highlight organizations that support living out servant leadership in the second chair and in this first episode we start with KINDLE as we talk to executive director, Michelle Pavasars (@mpavasars; michelle@kindleservantleaders.org). Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Lutheran Educators Association - www.lea.orgWeRaise (formerly Wheatridge Ministries) https://weraise.org/wheatridge/ Thrivent - www.thrivent.com National Association of Directors of Christian Education (NADCE) - h...
2022-01-1954 min
Faith & Family from KFUO RadioServing as a DCE --- 2017/08/04Guests Cheri Selander, DCE - serving Christ Lutheran Church in La Mesa, California, Scotte Hansen, DCE - serving Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in La Vista, Nebraska, and Andrew Nelson, DCE - serving Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Missouri, share their stories from the field of DCE ministry. Our guests today are all members of the Board of the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. Learn more about NADCE at nadce.org.
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