What Does the 'CE' Stand For In CE National?

We have been told there are some who have thought we are a cement company..., but really CE National is a "Church Effectiveness" Office.

This ministry office, based in Winona Lake, Indiana, was formed in 1966 when the Grace Brethren Sunday School Board and the Youth Board came together to become known as GBC Christian Education. Some may even remember the logo: three green leaves that stood for Christian Education, Youth, and Church Growth. Read more...

Can One Day Feed The World?

CE National has recently engaged in an exciting new partnership with Convoy of Hope, a Christian compassion relief organization that helps mobilize, resource and train churches to conduct community outreaches, respond to disasters and direct other compassion initiatives in the United States and around the world. In 2008, CE National again partnered with Convoy of Hope in conjunction with Momentum, our annual student conference, and we wanted to make you aware of a unique way that your church can partner with this incredible ministry. Read more...  

"God did it!" Pastor Jim Brown

Congratulations to Grace Community Church in Goshen, Indiana. The church launched a new satellite campus last Sunday.

Jim Brown, Senior Pastor and CE National Board member, wrote in an email to his congregation: "It was incredible to think that we had three services happening at the same time on Sunday, Goshen Main, Goshen Link, and South Bend Movies 14. Our building was flooded with people and it was very moving to see all the community taking place".

The church began a new series titled "WHY" and Sunday's message was "Why believe in the God of the Bible?" Jim gave the people a chance to respond and 40 made decisions for Jesus.

Partner With CE National

Looking for specific ways to help CE National ministries? The CE National Project List is a great place to start. Projects range from a $30 microphone stand for Operation Barnabas to $14,000 for a patio area for the Russell Center. All gifts are tax deductible and will enhance CE National's effectiveness with children, youth, and adults.

Scripture Memorization is Important!

CE National is making available resources to aid in scripture memory. Go to the Bible Memory Page to find reasons why you should memorize, scripture memory passages, and a 4-Step Guide to Memorizing.

Farewell To Kirsten James

Thanks and best wishes to Kirsten James, Momentum Assistant and Publications Coordinator. Kirsten has transitioned to a ministry position in a local church here in Winona Lake after serving four years at CE National.

Kirsten's abilities in graphics and design, organizational skills, and heart for ministry will be missed here at CE National.

Three Good Things in One Day

Don't know if it is really true or not, but my wife, Dana, says that bad things happen in threes. I'm not sure there is a scientific study to prove her right or not, but she is a pretty smart lady. Today I am grateful to report that good things also happen in threes.

Got an e-mail today. In fact, I got two of them. The first was from a youth pastor friend talking about the way God is working in the youth group. Read more on TK's Blog...

TK (aka Timothy Kurtaneck) is Director of Church Relations & Youth Leadership Training for CE National.

National Church Award Winners

National Church Awards are designed to encourage and honor faithful servants in ministry. Each year various awards are offered for churches to nominate individuals and/or ministries deserving of the honor. Each week we'll highlight a few of the winners from each category. For a full list of awards, go to the CE National Recognitions Page.

National Pastoral or Church Staff Member of the Year

Pastor Gene Witzky
Woodville Grace Brethren Church Mansfield, OH

For his faithfulness and vision in the area of Spiritual growth, Outreach ministries, Biblical training and teaching.

Day Away North of 55 Coming October 20

Patterson Memorial Church will be host to the Roanoke, Virginia, Day Away on October 20. Day Away-North of 55 is the name of one-day, regional seminars for seniors developed by members of the North of 55 Cabinet.

Winners of the OB Faithfulness Award

Since participating on Operation Barnabas is not an end result but rather a step in the process, we encourage OB participants to be involved in the OB Faithfulness Program.

This ten-month discipleship program, completed the year immediately following the student’s summer on OB, involves being mentored and accountable to a responsible spiritual adult in the church, as well as mentoring a younger student.

See a list of the 2007 alums who are being honored...