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 →

Personal Time Management for Pastors – Pastorpedia

In the January issue of Pastorpedia, pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about time management for a pastor.

The Three Most Important Ways a Lead Pastor Can Invest Himself

This is for my wife, Jeanine, and every other wife, and God also. Shepherd, lead, and teach, are secondary to my relationship with God and then family, and the love work that is attached to them! But when it comes to the church: shepherd, lead, teach. No question.

Pastorpedia – Personal Time Management for a Pastor

cenational.org/pastorpedia Vol. 2, Issue 10  Produced by CE National In the January issue of Pastorpedia, pastors Jeff Bogue, Knute Larson, and Jim Brown talk about time management for a pastor.

Ed Lewis Talks About Living ON MISSION

Ed Lewis, executive director of CE National, talks about what it takes for a believer to live ON MISSION. What a joy to see you walking in the faith! I love that you serve Jesus and that you are living for Him. My goal in life has been to stimulate vision for the needs ofContinue reading →

Pastorpedia – Developing Leadership in the Church

Vol. 2, Issue 9 Produced by CE National Developing leaders, working with…  …God.   Yes, God Himself. Related to leadership, as with church health, we “work out our salvation (our good health) with fear and trembling.” And then we count on God to “will and to do at His good pleasure,” as promised.   And He does.Continue reading →

I’ll Be at Church for Christmas – Pastorpedia

The famous old song may be about being home for Christmas, but a lot of people do try church then, and at Easter, and we must make the most of it. How many times as a pastor have I been driving home from a holiday Sunday or service thinking, “I wish we would have…(whatever),” orContinue reading →

Pastoral Care – Help for Pastors from Pastorpedia

In this issue of Pastorpedia, Knute Larson, Jeff Bogue, and Jim Brown talk about a system of caring for the growth and provisions for people in their churches.