The purpose of the DCE Career Path Research Project was “to determine and describe the predominant career paths for certified DCEs in the LCMS and communicate to the church the various findings.”  The original design of the Project included three phases, the first of which was to create a demographic profile of the various DCE career paths.  

The first phase of the Project concluded after the distribution of the larger report at the February 2010 NADCE-sponsored DCE Summit.  During this event the Summit participants voiced their support for continuing Phase II and III of the Project, and prompting set aside money to do so in the NADCE budget.  Unfortunately, one of the major researchers died as Phase II was preparing to launch, and the project was discontinued.

Involving some 800 certified DCEs, this study became the largest research process ever focused solely on LCMS Directors of Christian Education. The findings and conclusions were captured in a 425-page report that was condensed into the 24- page Monograph found below. NADCE commends this Monograph to you for your information and edification as you advocate for DCE ministry in your various spheres of influence.