“First Impressions” at the Church

Pastors Knute Larson, Jeff Bogue, and Jim Brown talk about how a church can create an atmosphere that encourages guests to return.

First Impressions in a Church – Pastorpedia

Pastor  Knute Larson, Jim Brown, and Jeff Bogue talk about how to make a good first impression in your church.

Three Things the Senior Saints in our Churches Need to Hear

By Ed Lewis Francis Chan reminds people that in a marathon, as runners get to the finish line, they speed up. He says that as a society, we have it all backwards. We start the race of life in a sprint. When we are a young adult we serve others and do ministry hard. Then,Continue reading →

3 Things a Youth Pastor Would Like Their Senior Pastor to Know

Having people serve in significant roles under a senior pastor’s leadership is necessary, beneficial, and biblical.  A senior pastor needs these key staff members to help equip others to do the work of the ministry. The time and conversations that senior pastors have with these individuals are crucial. But sometimes there are thoughts these staffContinue reading →

Pastorpedia – Help for a Pastor to Keep Joy, Growth, and Delight in His Marriage

cenational.org/pastorpedia Vol. 3, Issue 3 Produced by CE National Pastors Knute Larson, Jeff Bogue, and Jim Brown talk about how a pastor can keep joy, growth, and delight in their marriage and family.

3 Things Senior Pastors Should Know About Children’s Ministry

How important do you think children’s ministry is? A children’s ministry is generally viewed as a necessary part of the church’s ministry, but is it? Are the workers who volunteer in this area seen as a valuable part of the church mission? Jon Rauch, a veteran children’s pastor, shares some thoughts on how a leadContinue reading →

Pastorpedia: All Alone in the Prison of the Work of the Pastorate? Maybe You Need an Assistant

cenational.org/pastorpedia Vol. 3, Issue 2 Produced by CE National Pastors Knute Larson, Jeff Bogue, and Jim Brown talk about how they use an assistant to help them with their ministry.

How to Minister to a Family Dealing With the Chronic Illness of a Loved One

By: Matt and Julie Leach We have all felt inadequate and even uncomfortable as we try to give support to a family in need.  We may have said some of the dreaded clichés, such as, “God won’t give you more than you can handle!” or “You’re so strong! I wouldn’t be able to do whatContinue reading →

Why Isn’t the Younger Generation Like Us? – Pastorpedia

Pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about how to relate to Millennials and Gen-Xers.

Why Don’t They Change to be Like We Are, Perfect in Every Way? – Reaching Millennials

In the April issue of Pastorpedia, pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about how to relate to Millennials and Gen-Xers.

Great Websites for Youth Ministry

We asked two of our experienced friends in youth ministry, Matt Vosberg and Nick Deck, what websites they use for ministry and think are great resources. With so much out there, where do you start looking for good stuff? Here is a valuable list of good sites and sources they recommended. Enjoy! To find moreContinue reading →

Pastorpedia – Shall We Speak of Money!?$ – Help for Pastors

cenational.org/pastorpedia Vol. 2, Issue 12 Produced by CE National Shall we speak of money?!$ Some of us maybe should put the (Offering) in the worship order in parenthesis. Others maybe should type it in ALL CAPS.  Probably depends upon our backgrounds and our nerve. Either way, we must all talk about it, partly because JesusContinue reading →

Shall We Speak of Money – Pastorpedia on Fundraising

Pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about how they handle fundraising in the church.

About Pastorpedia

CE National is delighted to present Pastorpedia, a free, monthly resource for pastors and church leaders. Pastorpedia is produced by three experienced pastors: Jeff Bogue, of Grace Church, in several locations in the Bath-Norton-Medina areas of Ohio; Jim Brown, of Grace Community Church in Goshen, Indiana, a church known for its strong growth, family andContinue reading →

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Five Keys to Equip Others and Multiply Your Ministry – Tom Julien

A ministry with the greatest harvest is one where there is reproduction—multiplication of the efforts of the leader in the lives of others. But as a pastor you can be very busy with day-to-day ministry. How can you do one more thing? Learn how to multiply your efforts by reading this article by Tom Julien.Continue reading →

The Most Important Things a Pastor Can Do To Connect With His Local Community

Pastor Bob Combs has been in ministry for over forty years.  “For all those who know him,” says Timothy Kurtaneck of CE National, “there is no denying that he is one good looking guy!”  We asked Pastor Bob to share what he has seen to be the most important parts of a pastor connecting withContinue reading →

Pastorpedia – Leading in a Changing Culture

cenational.org/pastorpedia Vol. 2, Issue 10  Produced by CE National In the February issue of Pastorpedia, pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about leading in a changing culture.

Leading in a Changing Culture – Pastorpedia

Pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about leading in a changing culture.

Three Huge Wins From Doing Ministry Through a Youth Leadership Team

Eric Miller loves using student interns and leaders as a key component in the structure of his youth ministry. Currently in his 12th year serving as pastor of youth at Grace Community Church in Frederick, Maryland, Eric is continually pouring into his leadership level students, equipping them in all aspects of youth ministry with aContinue reading →