Momentum Is Building!!

A Gulfport Photo From March 2007

Day Away Events In April

Special guests are a part of all the Day Away events and April's events are no exception. Along with Ed Lewis from CE National, Dr. John Whitcomb will be speaking at the Rhodes Grove Campground, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, April 12th, Tom Julien will be at Wooster, Ohio, April 13th and Charles Ashman will be at New Holland, Pennsylvania, April 20th.

Operation Barnabas Leader's Prepare For the Summer

CE National hosted the Operation Barnabas leader's retreat here in Winona Lake, Indiana, last weekend, March 30-April 1. Timothy Kurtaneck, OB Director, and Sherilyn Rank, OB Coordinator, were very excited to have the retreat in the new Russell Center for the first time! Read more and see pictures.

5 of the 16 OB Leaders

Youth Emphasis Week a Success

Wow...The National Institute staff is so thrilled with what happened through Youth Emphasis Week 2007 at Grace College! There were so many things going on, and we are glad that many of our students were able to be involved in the activities and events! Most importantly, we hope that God used this week to change our students’ hearts and teach them more about Himself and His heart for youth. Read more and see pictures...

Janelle Turner Joins CE National Staff

Jesse DeBoest, Director of Finance and Personnel, is pleased to announce that Janelle Turner (pictured) is joining the staff of CE National as Staff Accountant. This part-time role is important to the overall health of the ministry.

Janelle is an active member of Community Grace Brethren Church in Warsaw, Indiana, and is a graduate of Taylor University with a Business Administration degree. Janelle, with her husband Aaron, have two boys and live in Winona Lake. Welcome aboard Janelle!

Hmmm... Edited by Andy Wirt

Does Your Sermon Need Some Spice?

In order to connect to the hearts and minds of our media-driven culture, sometimes a relevant and quality video can drive home the point or application of your message. I think Jesus would probably do the same. He mastered the art of communication with the methods available in His day (see Matthew 13:34).

If you're looking for some illustrative or applicational help for an upcoming message series, here are some websites to check out. Read more...

Adults Need a Retreat

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Middle adults need a break, too. They need a time to think... to reflect... to plan for their futures... to be challenged.. to make friends...

What are you going to do with the next 30 years of your life? This is just one of the focuses that will take place over the weekend of April 27-29 in Goshen, Indiana.

Register with CE National by April 17th and receive a special price of $118 per couple or $59 per single. Price after April 17th is $69 per person for the weekend. The price includes the program, dinner, a lunch, and the evening at the Blue Gate Dinner Theatre.

College Specialist Encouraged By CE National's Vision

Chuck Bomar (pictured), a developing specialist in college-age ministries, is Pastor of Student Ministries at Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley, California, where Francis Chan is Senior Pastor. Chuck will be at Fusion, the college-age division of Momentum youth conference. Chuck's website www.collegeleader.org has great helps for developing a college-age ministry.

Chuck writes in his blog about CE National's heart for the local church.

"I have been encouraged lately. There are some significant organizations that are moving forward to meet the needs of college age leaders out there. I am getting asked more and more to be a part of some of these, but I wanted to tell you about one of them..." Read more

Grace College, First To Endorse Momentum

CE National is pleased to announce that various organizations who believe in the importance of Momentum (BNYC) are standing with us in endorsing the conference through active participation and financial assistance. These organizations are called co-sponsors and will have the opportunity to address the conference during a main session.

Grace College is our first co-sponsor. Ken Moyer, Dean of Enrollment, is happy to have Grace College partner with CE National in reaching and discipling young people through Momentum. CE National is delighted for this reciprocal relationship since both organizations are concerned about building spiritual leadership.

Joshua Molina Update

News has come to CE National that the new heart that Joshua Molina has received is working well. In fact, Josh is doing quite well for a 10-year-old who is house-bound. He is being home-schooled and is making wonderful progress. Thanks for your prayers.

Joshua is a regular attender of the Norwalk, California Grace Brethren Church where Wayne Ayer is pastor.

Why Churches Should Divide Older Adults Into Two Groups

1. People are living longer and are living healthy, productive lives. In the U.S. almost half the population is over 50.
2. Ministry to older adults should not be primarily "care" ministries. Older adults need to be mobilized to "serve" rather than just be "served." (Psalm 71:18) Read more...

Using Good Friday Instead of Losing Good Friday?

Good Friday traditionally is known as a day to remember Christ's death. What a tremendous milestone for every believer. But are we losing the impact of that day? Few churches have special services and most businesses go on as usual. Let's make every attempt to use Good Friday as an opportunity to reflect on what Jesus did for us by His death on the cross.

CE National's offices will be closed on Good Friday. In the morning, the staff will take time for personal reflection in the Word followed by watching the Matthew video from chapters 27 and 28. This has become a tradition at CE National.

We trust you will have a wonderful weekend not only remembering Christ's death, but thanking Him for the power of the resurrection.

Happy Easter from the staff at CE National!