Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Child Evangelism FellowshipFind out more about CEF by clicking a question below:
- Who teaches CEF 5-Day Clubs?
- Does CEF have other Ministries?
- How does CEF help the local church?
- How is CEF supported?
- How can I get involved with CEF?
What is Child Evangelism Fellowship?
It is a fellowship of Christians dedicated to the task of winning boys and girls to Christ. It is an international, Bible-centered, faith ministry. The Home Office is located in Warrenton, Missouri.
When Was CEF organized?
Bible classes for children were started by J. Irvin Overholtzer in 1923. He desired to give boys and girls the opportunity to be set free from the guilt of their sin. CEF grew out of Mr. O responding to God's burden for the children. It was incorporated as an organization in Chicago, Illinois in 1937 and has grown into a worldwide ministry.
How Extensive is the Outreach of CEF?
It now has ministries to boys and girls in every state in the United States, every province in Canada and over 154 countries around the world. There are over 1400 nationals and more then 190 expatriates serving with CEF.
What is CEF's Structure?
CEF is incorporated at the national and state level to provide leadership, training and materials. Each state and province has local chapters where most of the work of evangelizing children and training of volunteers is done. The local chapters work with and through churches in their area to accomplish this task.
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What is CEF's Purpose?
The purpose of CEF is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living.
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What is a CEF Good News Club?
A Good News Club (GNC) is a neighborhood, Bible-Centered club for children ages 5 through 12. It is one of the principal means that CEF employs to reach unchurched boys and girls for Christ.
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When and Where are Good News Clubs held?
GNCs are usually held throughout the school year for one hour each week. They can meet any day or place that children can be gathered together.
Where Do Good News Clubs most often meet?
Homes, public schools or community centers often provide contact with children who do not attend Sunday school and church. They provide a setting which is close to where the child lives and their parents seem more willing to allow them to attend.
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What is the program of a Good News Club?
Visualized Gospel songs are sung. Memory games are played to make learning a Bible verse fun. A missionary time helps children to see God at work today. Exciting Bible lessons stress salvation by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. An opportunity for children to trust Christ as their personal Savior is given. All of these activities aid the Christian child in his growth in Christ.
How does CEF help volunteer teachers?
The local chapters of CEF hold training classes at convenient locations to aid the volunteer teacher. These classes are taught by CEF trained instructors. They share proven methods that make each part of a children's class meaningful and interesting to the child.
What are the requirements for a CEF volunteer teacher?
The teacher must be born again and show a commitment to the evangelization of boys and girls. They must be willing to spend the necessary time preparing lessons including attending the training classes. They must submit to a background check. They must show their agreement with the CEF Statement of Faith by signing it each year and abide by the policies of the organization.
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What Materials do CEF teachers use?
CEF press provides at a nominal cost visualized materials for these children's classes. The Bible lessons are set up in a five-year cycle and are reusable. Missionary stories and visualized songs are available along with other child-related helps.
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What is a CEF 5-Day Club?
Boys and girls are gathered together on lawns, vacant lots, parks, street corners, etc. for usually one hour each day for five days. The same methods used in the Good News Club are used in the 5-Day Club.
Who teaches CEF 5-Day Clubs?
Young adults from colleges and high schools are recruited to lean firsthand that God desires to work through them to evangelize boys and girls. They receive intensive training to prepare them for this ministry. The training is usually 10 to 14 days in length. Younger teens are recruited and trained as assistants for the clubs. Good News Clubs teachers and other Christians also teach these summer clubs.
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Does CEF have other Ministries?
Special party clubs to attract children during holiday times and provide great opportunities to share God's promises with them. The San Diego County Fair ministry and local street fairs meet children right where they are with the opportunity to trust Christ as their Savior.
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How does CEF help the local church?
CEF offers training for the local church that provides outreach opportunities. Trained staff provide special training to enhance the skills of children's workers in Sunday school, children's church or club programs. CEF provides special programs for the local church and challenges congregations with the biblical mandate to evangelize boys and girls.
How is CEF supported?
CEF is a faith ministry, dependent on God to supply needs through churches and individuals. CEF policy is: "Ask God and tell His people". All contributions are tax-deductible and a receipt is issued promptly. CEF is a character member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
How can I get involved with CEF?
Contact us at 619-469-8593 for our current ministry needs. Volunteers are always welcome.
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