As Allie and I began planning this issue, we were both disappointed that we’d be unable
to attend this year’s NADCE Conference and we knew many others would be in a similar
situation. We aimed for this issue to serve as a bridge to the conference to help those
who couldn’t attend get a sense of what those in attendance experienced and learned.
In this issue you’ll find highlights from Dr. Mayfield, the conference keynote speaker, as
well as overviews from a few of the sessions offered. Early registrants to the conference
received Dr. Mayfield’s book, The Path to Wholeness, so we asked one of them to
provide you with a book review! We hope you’re encouraged by the words of wisdom
shared by some of this year’s NADCE Award recipients and that you’ll find new
motivation to discover and use your gifts to God’s glory - even in retirement!
The NADCE Board and countless volunteers did a remarkable job planning such a
valuable event. The authors who contributed to this issue clearly gained new insights and
ideas through the NADCE Conference, and I pray that even more DCEs will be blessed
through their contributions.
Please note: this will be the final issue for our NADCE Quarterly Assistant Editor, Allie
Urberg. We thank he for the creativity, diligence, and thoughtfulness she has brought to
the Quarterly over the last year. God’s blessings to you, Allie!
