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January 21, 2019
The City is Your Classroom: Studies in Urban Ministries Program

CE National is partnering with Christian colleges and universities to present a four-month, inter-cultural, field-experience internship based at Urban Hope Training Center in Philadelphia. Real world, every day ministry becomes your classroom as you journey to various cities throughout the northeast region. To find out more visit sumstudies.org.
January 19, 2019
Momentum’s Got Talent Student Expands Her Ministry Through Music

Why is the week at Momentum Youth Conference so valuable in the lives of students? There are many answers to that question! But one of them is this: there is a large variety of opportunities to help students connect with God, develop patterns that assist them in growing in Him, and serving others in theContinue reading →
January 19, 2019
Get Help With the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Youth Ministry

The landscape of youth ministry is changing so rapidly that it’s hard to keep up. Steve Kozak, CE National’s vice president of youth ministry, talks about how The National Youth Worker Retreat can help. The National Youth Worker Retreat is your chance to spend time with experts in youth ministry. Jordan Howerton will lead worship.Continue reading →
January 16, 2019
Register Now for Heritage Day 2019

The featured guest speaker will be Dr. Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding. Also on the schedule is a special performance by Piercing Word and worship led by Diane Susek. Heritage Day is April 26, 2019, at Shady Maple Smörgåsbord, in East Early Pennsylvania. Find out more and register atContinue reading →
January 16, 2019
CE National Partner Survives Emergency Plane Landing and Shares His Faith in the Process

Craig Groff is a servant. He is willing to go out of his way to help and serve others in the name of Jesus. Craig and his family have been long-time friends to the ministry of CE National. They have helped with Operation Barnabas and Urban Hope Training Center buses for the ministry. In DecemberContinue reading →
January 14, 2019
Get Help With Your Children’s Ministry from KidzMatter.com

Ryan Frank is a 20-year veteran of children’s ministry and has a lot of resources available on his website, kidzmatter.com. Ryan also does online mentoring and training. “KidzMatter is the go-to resource for children’s ministry leaders, whether you are brand new or you’ve been at it for years. The world of children’s ministry is changing.Continue reading →
January 13, 2019
Natalee Cross: New Momentum Youth Conference Intern

Momentum Youth Conference is excited to welcome our new intern for Momentum 2019. Natalee Cross has just joined our staff this week to help assist in many avenues of making the conference successful. Her job responsibilities include helping with plans for ministry outreach, office tasks, housing plans, marketing, and more! Natalee has been a greatContinue reading →
January 12, 2019
Administrative Leaders Announced for Operation Barnabas 2019!

Operation Barnabas 2019 tour planning is taking place now with a number of interesting and exciting ministry stops already planned for two different tours on two different coasts! We are also pleased to announce the administrative leaders for each team, both with much experience working with youth and ministry tours! The East Coast OB team,Continue reading →
January 9, 2019
Prayer Partners Needed for CE National!

This Church Effectiveness ministry is dependent upon the prayer of its ministry partners. God works when His people pray! Are you a part of the CE National Prayer Team? If so, thank you for standing in the gap! If not, would you please join us today? We need you! We are in need of: PrayerContinue reading →
January 8, 2019
Galatians: Discovering Freedom in Christ Through Daily Practice

A Women’s Bible Study by Sue Edwards & Jodie Niznik Grace is perhaps the most misunderstood doctrine of the Christian faith. If we truly grasped its truth, we’d be set free to live in the power of the Holy Spirit and to live out Christ’s law of love with overwhelming joy. We’d be unstoppable! JoinContinue reading →
January 6, 2019
Creativity and Freshness in Preaching: The Next Pastorpedia Live

Drs. Rock LaGioia and Kip Cone will be talking about creativity and freshness in preaching. February 6, 2019. The event starts at 10 am and ends at 3 pm. For many preachers, the prospect of creativity and freshness in the pulpit both excites and intimidates. These valuable qualities are often met with concerns over aContinue reading →
January 5, 2019
Best Summer I Ever Had During My High School Years!!

“Best Summer I Ever Had During My High School Years!!” This comment about Operation Barnabas was recently posted on the OB Facebook page by one of our alums. We often hear these kinds of testimonials from those who have experienced a tour on Operation Barnabas, and OB 2019 will be just as exciting! Our EastContinue reading →
January 5, 2019
The Reason! Momentum Youth Conference 2019

I Peter 3:15, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” Momentum Youth Conference 2019 is July 16-21 at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. ExcitingContinue reading →
January 4, 2019
Happy New Year! A Fresh, New Start

A new year, a new beginning, a fresh start. Happy New Year to you and yours as we begin 2019! With a new year comes a new beginning and the opportunity for a fresh start to do things like immersing ourselves in His Word more fully. To be more bold in sharing our faith withContinue reading →
December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas From CE National!

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us… and we beheld his glory… full of grace and truth… come into the world–not to condemn the world but that the world may be saved through Him. Jesus. God with us. Immanuel. Wonderful Counselor. Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace. What an incredible miracle that God becameContinue reading →
December 23, 2018
‘Tis the Season…

‘Tis the season for high school students to be thinking about applying for Operation Barnabas! Open spots are still available on both the East Coast (June 15–July 8) and West Coast (June 22–July 15) teams. Applications are online here and are due by January 31st. Learn by Doing on Operation Barnabas Summer Ministry Experience SeeContinue reading →
December 22, 2018
TNI Hosts Winter Module for Large Group

This past weekend, The National Institute held its winter module course, “Counseling and Communicating with Contemporary Youth”. The group of 35 college students met at the Russell Center on Friday morning to hear Pastor Bruce Barlow share about biblical counseling and on specific topics like working with families of divorce, and dealing with rebellious teens.Continue reading →
December 21, 2018
CE National Christmas Hours

The CE National office in Winona Lake, Indiana, will be closed December 24-January 1. We’ll re-open January 2, 2019. Have a wonderful Christmas celebration.
December 17, 2018
New in the CE National Library

Ephesians: Discovering Your Identity and Purpose in Christ: A women’s Bible study by Sue Edwards We live in a culture attracted to the supernatural. Psychics are interviewed on nightly news shows. Movie stars describe themselves as “spiritual” but not “religious.” Popular TV shows and movies feature decidedly unbiblical, supernatural themes. How do we live wellContinue reading →
December 16, 2018
Tyler Kramer Talks About The National Youth Worker Retreat

Tyler Kramer, pastor of student ministries at Marysville Grace Church in Marysville, Ohio, talks about The National Youth Worker Retreat. Come retreat at the beach with us March 18-21, 2019, and enjoy this relational time with your peers while gaining valuable training for your youth ministry. Jordan Howerton will lead worship. Sean McDowell, Bruce Barlow,Continue reading →