NADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)

NADCE (National Association of Directors of Christian Education)

NADCE's podcast channel contains resources and information for Directors of Christian Education. Our goal is to network with and provide resources and advocate for those who are interested in Christian Education especially in Lutheran churches. To learn more about NADCE and join as a member, visit nadce.com

Episodes

June 26, 2025 67 mins

Our 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_%20B...

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The 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 off...

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The 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 ...

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The 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 of...

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April 1, 2025 7 mins

The 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...

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March 28, 2025 5 mins

The 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!

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March 25, 2025 5 mins

The 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 of...

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March 24, 2025 38 mins

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 s...

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March 21, 2025 6 mins

The 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 offer...

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March 18, 2025 5 mins

The 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...

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March 14, 2025 6 mins

The 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!

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March 11, 2025 6 mins

The 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 offer...

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The 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 offe...

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January 22, 2025 53 mins

Join 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 ...

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December 23, 2024 5 mins

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 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 aro...

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December 22, 2024 6 mins

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 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 Ch...

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December 19, 2024 7 mins

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 Director of Discipleship Ministries at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. 

Our devotions this Advent season ...

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December 17, 2024 5 mins

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 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 ...

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December 12, 2024 5 mins

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 a DCE to Youth and Families at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Jenison, Michigan. 

Our devotions this Advent season center around ...

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December 10, 2024 3 mins

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 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 them...

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