Ministries
Good News Club®
What is a Good News Club?
Boys and girls ages 5 through 12 gather with their friends to sing interesting visualized songs. They enjoy playing games that help them memorize a verse from God's Word. Through the missionary time they learn of children around the world who are following Jesus. The visualized Bible story applies God's Word to what is happening in their lives. They play review games that help them remember what was taught. An opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as Savior is given. Activities that help them grow in Christ are presented.
Where Does a Good News Club Meet?
Good News Clubs meet in the neighborhood where children live. We want to make it easy and convenient for them to attend. They meet most often in the friendly atmosphere of a home. This home can serve as a link between the church and the child's home, bringing the good news right to where the child lives. They can meet in a community center or most anywhere children will gather together.
Can we really teach the Bible in public schools?
Yes! The Gospel has been taught freely in public schools all over the world for some time. Now children in the U.S. have that opportunity, too! In 2001 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Milford Central School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools in the United States after school hours on the same terms as other community groups.
Who Teaches a Good News Club?
Christians who are concerned for boys and girls work together volunteering their time and energy to teach Good News Clubs. They are trained by Child Evangelism Fellowship to have a club that is exciting and informative so that children will want to keep coming. Teachers are asked to sign the CEF® Statement of Faith and agree to abide by the policies of the organization (CEF® is noncharismatic).
What Can a Good News Club do for My Neighborhood?
A Good News Club can identify a home in the neighborhood that is safe for a child to go to in time of trouble. It brings the teaching of biblical morality to his neighborhood. It connects the child and his family to others where they live developing a good community spirit. When you leave your home on Sunday to go to church, others in your neighborhood know you are religious. When you teach children in your neighborhood God's Word, your neighborhood learns what you believe.
For more information visit CEF International Headquarters
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.
For more information visit CEF International Headquarters
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 starts in June, 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 or email Margie Moreno at outreach@ceflongbeach.com
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.
For more information visit CEF International Headquarters
Teaching Children Effectively™
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 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
Instructors
All course instructors specialize in children's ministry and are trained and certified by CEF.
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.
For online trainings please visit Children's Ministries Institute