IACE releases plans for inaugural meeting in 2020

Fort Worth, Texas — The International Alliance for Christian Education will conduct its inaugural meeting February 12-14, 2020 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

The IACE sessions will model priorities highlighted in a recent blog post on the alliance’s newly introduced website. The post, titled “What is IACE?” identifies cultural awareness, confessional convictions, and communication, encouragement and development as key points of focus as the alliance begins its work.

The IACE event will run concurrently with the meeting of the Association for Biblical Higher Education, set for the same location.

IACE president David S. Dockery says it is important for each institution or organization to send representation to Orlando.

“We would like to have at least one representative from every member institution or partner to join us for this occasion,” Dockery said. “It would be great if presidents, chief academic officers, and chief operating officers could be present for this time.”

The full IACE meeting schedule:

February 12

Wednesday evening

A fellowship dinner is scheduled for all IACE and ABHE guests. Spouses are invited to the dinner. The IACE Board of Directors will meet immediately following the meal.

February 13

Thursday morning

The first morning session focuses on IACE's commitment to cultural witness and the second on the importance of confessional convictions for distinctive Christ-centered education.

Thursday noon

Priority luncheon: A time to highlight the comprehensive, collaborative, and cooperative aspects of the new alliance. Spouses are invited to the luncheon.

Thursday afternoon

The first afternoon session will be a shared plenary session with ABHE; Ralph Enlow will be the featured speaker. Spouses are welcome to attend. A second afternoon session will focus on communication, encouragement, and development opportunities amid innovation and partnerships for the days ahead.

Thursday evening

A reception for Ralph Enlow will begin at 6 p.m. “We know that several of you will want to thank Ralph for his years of service to Christian education, particularly for his years of leadership for ABHE,” Dockery said. “We will encourage participation in the reception prior to the IACE dinner.”

A dinner for IACE participants will start around 6:30 p.m. During dinner, members will reflect on the day and think about next steps for the IACE. Spouses are invited.

February 14

Friday Morning

IACE participants may attend the morning plenary session with ABHE participants. The plenary session precedes an IACE session that will focus on cultural engagement and renewal, including intercultural and international commitments. The IACE gathering will conclude at noon.

Dockery said an optional dinner and dramatic presentation of the book of Ruth are available Friday evening at an additional cost of $65/person.

IACE attendees may register online for the three-day event.  Choose the registration type “IACE” from the drop-down menu.

Dockery also urges attendees to book travel and reserve rooms at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive. He noted that a special room rate of $179/night is available until January 10. Ask for the ABHE room rate when calling 800-627-8258.

Warning: there are a number of resorts in the Orlando area under the Rosen brand. This meeting will take place at the Rosen property at 9700 International Drive. Check to be certain your reservation is good for that address.

Contact: Mark Kahler, iace@iace.education or (731) 267-8611

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Mark Kahler