Shawn McBride--Back to Momentum East

Shawn McBride, a Momentum favorite for the past several years, will be one of many top speakers for Momentum conferences this summer.

In 2007 Shawn encouraged students to live lives of integrity by saying, “Look at the small, little things in your life, the small cracks.” Read more...

2nd Annual Bible Quiz Invitational

When students are memorizing the Word and having enjoyable relationships with one another it is a great combination for success.

80 people came to CE National's Russell Center last November to enjoy quizzing and share relationships.

Plans are underway for the 2nd Bible Quiz Invitational to be held at CE National's Russell Center in Winona Lake, Ind. The event is scheduled for November 21-23 and will cover John 13-18. Read more...

John Boren Honored as Warsaw, Indiana, Man of the Year

At the annual Warsaw Chamber of Commerce dinner Thursday night, January 31, Jail Chaplain John Boren was awarded Warsaw Man of the Year.

Normally given to business men and politicians, it’s a rare honor for a chaplain to receive the award. But John Boren’s contribution to the community through the Kosciusko County Jail Ministry has been exceptional as hundreds of letters poured in nominating him for the award. Read more...

John, teaching in the jail

Special Thanks to Bud Barger

Special thanks to Bud Barger for his service through CE National as Financial and Estate Planner. Bud wrote articles on personal finance for the CE National Resource website and was available to help individuals with their personal budgets or estate planning.

Bud is retiring from financial planning. He and his wife, Rose, attend the Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Hagerstown, Md.

Cathy's Corner--Featuring Works by Creationist Ken Ham

The CE National Lending Library has many works by creationist Ken Ham. Here are just a few.

Is Genesis Relevant Today?: #1 of a 12 part DVD set on Answers with Ken Ham.
One Blood: The Biblical Answer to Racism. VHS
Darwin's Plantation: The Racist Historic Roots Of Evolutionary Theory. Book
The New Answers Book: Logical Answers to Some of Life’s Toughest Questions. Book

NexGen Comes to Warsaw, Indiana

Brock Kreitzberg, Olympian Bobsledder and Speaker at NexGen '07

NexGen is coming to Warsaw, Ind., March 15. Last spring, Grace Community Church in Goshen hosted this one-day conference. This year, Jon Rauch, Children's Pastor at Grace Community Church, will be bringing the conference to Warsaw Community Church.

NexGen is a one-day conference that aims to equip Christians to effectively engage the next generation with the Gospel. Two mini-conferences are held. One track is specifically for children in 2nd-6th grades. Another track is for parents and children's ministry volunteers. Read more...

412 Commission Is Back From Vietnam

The 412 Commission arrived in Goshen, Ind., about 1:30 p.m. yesterday (January 31). Although glad to be back in the States, the group is adjusting to the sub-freezing temperatures of Northern Indiana after the 90 degree days in Vietnam.

Through a quick phone call the Goshen Site Coordinator, Mike Pumphrey, says, "The trip went great. It opened up students' eyes to understand different cultures and see the need in a 3rd world country. A couple of students were challenged that God might be calling them into missions in the future." Mike and the group will put together a full report next week.

The stay in the States will only last a few weeks as the group looks forward to leaving for Israel February 20th.

CE National Staff On the Road

Ed Lewis is scheduled to speak at the Grace Brethren Church, in San Diego, Calif., this Sunday, February 3.

Ed will also be with the Urban Hope Training Center staff during their retreat February 8-10.

TK (Timothy Kurtaneck) will be the speaker for the First Christian Church winter retreat in Kendallville, Ind., February 8-10.

Keep up with other CE National events by visiting the CE National Calendar.

Urban Training Experience--Catch a Glimpse of Urban Ministry

Are you interested in going into urban missions? Do you aspire to learn more about the culture of the city? Are you willing to submerse yourself for two weeks of intensive training? Then the Urban Training Experience is right for you.

The Urban Hope Training Center, located in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, Pa., was established in 1997 with the two-fold purpose of reaching the urban family through youth and children and training believers in cross-cultural urban ministry. The Urban Training Experience, or UTE, might be for you!

Every summer during the first two weeks of July, the Urban Hope Training Center offers UTE, a program designed to give young people a broad training and experience in urban ministry. At the end of the program, each student will have done the following:

• Received an overview and training in the ministries of Urban Hope
• Participated in Urban Hope’s ministries
• Been trained in cross-cultural urban ministry
• Learned how to start conversations and build relationships
• Learned how to share the gospel with people of different backgrounds
• Received training in how to disciple new believers
• Made regular contact with people in the neighborhood to share Christ
• Visited communities in and around Philly
• Visited New York City and Metro Ministries
• Received an evaluation of experience and potential for urban ministry

The cost of this 2-week experience/evaluation is $899, which includes lodging, food, training, and travel in metropolitan areas. To participate in UTE, registrants must be at least 18 years of age and be open to considering a cross-cultural ministry in the future.

All applications are due at UHTC by June 1, 2008 and must be accompanied by a $100 non-refundable deposit. Get a registration form.

TNI Students Help Tutor Local Kids

A TNI Student helps a child with his reading

Students in The National Institute's Contemporary Issues Class are getting an amazing opportunity to pour into young lives! TNI is partnering with The Salvation Army in an after-school tutoring program.

Each child that registers for the program receives three hours a week of personal mentoring/tutoring by a TNI student. This will be every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for the semester. As of now, there are about ten elementary-age students who are taking advantage of this opportunity. The Salvation Army staff is hoping to see this number grow through more promotion.

Timothy Kurtaneck, TNI Director, says, "We are so excited to see how the minds, hearts, and lives of all involved will be changed."