5-Day Club®

What is a 5-Day Club? 5-Day Club is an exciting, fun-filled hour held each day for five consecutive days. It includes: dynamic Bible lessons creative learning activities inspiring missionary story meaningful songs life-changing Scripture memory   Who Sponsors the Club? 5-Day Club is sponsored by CEF®, an international, Bible-centered organization, which has been in existence for over 60 years. CEF® currently ministers in over 140 countries, teaching biblical principles to more than three million children each year.   Who Can Attend? 5-Day Club is open to all boys and girls between the ages of five and twelve, regardless of religious background. You are welcome to attend the club with your child.   Who Teaches the Club? Christians who are concerned for the spiritual well-being of your child teach the club. These teachers have received specialized training from CEF®.   Is There Any Cost? There is no charge for your child to attend. An optional missionary offering will be taken each day.   How Will the Club Benefit Your Child? Your child will learn: biblical principles, moral values, character qualities, respect for authority.   Will Your Child Be Safe? CEF® has taken specific steps to insure the safety of your child. All club workers have been carefully screened as required by CEF's child protection policy.

Christian Youth In Action®

CYIA is a great way to learn how to effectively share thee Gospel message with boys and girls. Child Evangelism Fellowship has thousands of young people just like you who participate in this program each summer. Not only does CEF provide the training but also many opportunities to witness the miracle that takes place in children who hear and receive the good news.

Is CYIA for you?
Have you ever wanted to witness a miracle? Have you ever felt the need to share the message of salvation with someone who's never heard? Have you ever wished you really knew how? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then CYIA is for you!

Who can go?
CYIA is open to high-school- and college-age young people. In some parts of the USA the program has expanded to include younger teens and even some adults.

When and where is the training?  What's the cost?
Training camp dates are each June at California Baptist University in Riverside.  Training is lots of work but also lots of fun. It's always exciting to be with others who love the Lord and are serious about serving God.  Training will include instruction, recreation, and a great time of fellowship with new friends.  Call (562)866-1870 for an application today.

Locations of the Clubs?
Throughout the Greater Long Beach area.  Summer ministries vary from town to town, but the main focus for summer is 5-Day Club^®. A 5-Day Club is a neighborhood Bible club held in a home, backyard, park, or other location one hour a day for five consecutive days. 

Teaching Children Effectively Training courses

About the Course Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the instructional procedure making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism. Course Objectives To provide each student with: Increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children Effectice methods of evangelism Basic Skills for organizing and conducting productive children's Bible classes Practical ideas which make learning enjoyable for boys and girls Instructors All course instructors specialize in children's ministry and are trained and certified by CEFÆ Inc. Course Accreditation Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the instructional procedure making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism. To provide each student with: Increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children effective methods of evangelism Basic Skills for organizing and conducting productive children's Bible classes Practical ideas which make learning enjoyable for boys and girls All course instructors specialize in children's ministry and are trained and certified by CEF Inc. TCE is an extensive course of the Children's Ministries Institute in Warrenton, MO. Credit for this course, taken at one of over 280 extension sites across the United States, may be applied toward the complete 12-week diploma program. Academic credit may be available through various colleges. Students can earn five Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in professional education or in Bible for completing this course. Course Subjects • The Child in the New Testament • The Importance of Conversion • How to Lead a Child to Christ • Encouraging the Newly Converted Child • Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation • The Invitation • Counseling the Child for Salvation • The Neighborhood Outreach • The Importance of the Teacher Discipline • Visual Communication in Teaching • Scripture Memorization • Teaching with Music • Teaching Children to Pray PLUS! - Participation in five children's classes applying the knowledge gained in the course. Other TCE Courses Level 2 focuses on training Christians to guide saved children in a systematic process of spiritual growth. (30 hours). Prerequisites To enroll in TCE Level 1 you must be: • A born-again Christian • At least 15 years of age • Willing to participate in all class activities including practicum sessions Certificate Info A certificate will be awarded by CMI to all who successfully complete the course.

Correspondence Courses to help children grow in the Lord As a means of on-going support and follow-up, we encourage the children that attend our programs to enroll in the Mailbox Club. The Mailbox Club is a Bible correspondence club which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Bible lessons are sent by mail to the students. Through these lessons they learn the great truths of the Bible. Children especially love the Mailbox Club. It satisfies three of longings. 1. Children like to belong to a club. 2. Children like to receive mail 3. Children like to learn about God. If you would like to enroll a child  write to:  Mailbox Club, CEF Inc., P.O. Box 348, Warrenton, MO, USA 63383-0348