Paul Endrei

Growing up in a charismatic Presbyterian pastor’s home, Paul Endrei was radically saved in 1979 during his freshman year while attending Kent State University.  After his dramatic conversion he quickly discerned Gods call to ministry.  He graduated from Southeastern Bible College with a BA in Missions and later received his MA in Biblical Studies from Ashland Theological Seminary. 

Today, Pastor Paul Endrei is the Senior Pastor of Church on the Rise, a fast-growing interdenominational church located in a Westside suburb of Cleveland, Ohio.  Pastor Paul and his wife, Patti, launched Church on the Rise in Westlake, Ohio with a vision to be “A Church for the Whole Family.”  Since the first service in 1993, the church has grown to more than 1,200 people.

Paul Endrei is a dynamic preacher of the gospel, who has conducted overseas ministry with the late Dr. Ed Cole of Promise Keepers and many others.  He has traveled extensively in all 50 states and in over 35 countries.  Pastor Paul ministered with Dr. Charles Blair in Ethiopia and has helped launch 1,000 churches along the Ethiopian border with Sudan.  He has also planted 3,000 churches in Uganda and is preparing to go to South Sudan soon to begin another aggressive church planting campaign. 

In 2006, he and his wife Patti of 28 years wrote a book entitled, “Glue:  Sticking Power for Lifelong Relationships” and have subsequently spoken out over 100 times doing their UltiMate Marriage and Relationship Conferences, special events and church services!  Paul and Patti have 5 wonderful children:   Jordan, Natasha, Promise, Gabrielle and Gideon and make their home in Avon, Ohio!

Not only is Paul one of our main speakers, he will also be presenting a workshop in the Worship Center at 11:30 am Saturday, March 17, 2012 on "Redflags: 7 Warning Signs Before You Marry a Psychochick/Pscyhodude."