Military Children's Ministry is a joint venture of Cadence International and Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc® . (CEF). With the strength and experience of Cadence International in working within the military culture added to the proven success of CEF® in reaching children for Christ, we create a synergy that allows more powerful ministry to these special children.

About four million people call the U.S. military "home." This includes over one million children of military and civilian personnel. Within this American subculture, approximately 25 to 35 percent of the people in a given community move every year. Most assignments for people in the U.S. military last a mere two to three years with the end of the assignment possibly bringing a move across the world. Children in this environment must continually adjust and make new friends. One or both parents may leave on deployment or on an unaccompanied assignment for six months to a year. Military life can be difficult for all involved. These children need people in their lives to anchor them in Jesus, the Rock of Age.

Cadence International

• Far from home, family and friends, and perhaps even their own culture, military personnel are in a position to think about foundational life issues. Demanding duty schedules alternate with the boredom of off-duty hours. Deployment and potentially deadly combat are ever-present possibilities. Most are young, just deciding what to do with their lives apart from their families. Many are ready to seek strong relationships with people and with God.
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Hospitality Houses/Retreat Centers

• "Home away from home" best describes our hospitality ministries with their warm family environments. House directors offer Bible study groups for couples and singles, as well as one-on-one mentoring and discipleship. Home-cooked meals are a regular and popular feature!

• Off-duty activities, including sports activities, trips to local places of interest and retreats provide great opportunities for relaxed fellowship and relationship building. Specific ministries vary depending on the needs of each base, but most locations have a combination of family and singles ministries.

...Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV)

TODAY, THE WORLD IS LITERALLY AT OUR FINGERTIPS!

According to the Kids & Digital Content study, Playing games is the most prevalent activity on the four key devices – 84 percent are gaming on a computer, video game system, portable digital music player (PDMP) or cell phone.

Wonderzone.com provides an amazing opportunity to evangelize and disciple children using the Internet.

If you are interested in serving as a Wonderzone.com Trail Guide, please CLICK HERE to contact the Wonderzone Team asking for more details. You can also check out disciplekids.org for more information.

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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.

Matthew 25:35-36

Prison Ministry - A ministry for reaching the children of incarcerated prisoners.

 

CEF has committed to coming alongside the children of inmates to help them have the most promising future possible. These kids are bearing the consequences of their parents' actions. An inmate chooses to walk the wrong path and his/her children often follow.

 

• Fact: In 1980 there were 500,000 prisoners in America; in 1990, one million; and today there are 2.1 million prisoner incarcerated in this country.
• Fact: There are more than seven million children who have a parent under some form of correctional supervision.
• Fact: According to U.S. Senate Report (Report 106-404 September 8, 2000), children of prisoners are six times more likely than other children to be incarcerated at some point in their lives. Without effective intervention strategies, as many as 70 percent of these children will become involved with the criminal justice system.
• Fact: We must break the cycle of children of prisoners becoming prisoners themselves. With this critical need in mind, it is our goal to put the What Went Wrong? booklet in the hands of every one of the 2.1 million inmates in this country. 

 

What if all the children in the world had a book in their own language that simply and clearly answered their questions about the God who loves them? That is the goal of The Every Child Project, a unique means of sharing the Gospel with boys and girls who might not attend Good News Club® or Sunday school. Through The Every Child Project, children receive The Wonder Book which lays out the Gospel message by answering questions such as, “Who is God?” and “How can I go to Heaven someday?”

The prototype book, called The Wonder Book, contained 64 pages of text, illustrations, and activities, and was first produced in English, then was then easily translated into French and Arabic and since has been translated into over 100 languages.

Each copy of The Wonder Book contains the first lesson of a discipleship correspondence program called The Mailbox Club. The combination of evangelism and discipleship has been highly effective. It with a series of critical questions. Each of these questions is preceded by “Have you ever wondered”? “Have you ever wondered, who is the true God?” “Have you ever wondered, why Jesus is called the Savior?” These questions are followed by a series of emphatic statements all beginning with “ You can know!” “You can know Jesus saved you from your sin.” “You can know God hears and answers prayer.”

Shortly after distribution began in Europe, a 24 year old man in Morocco picked up a copy of The Wonder Book in a second hand store. As he flipped through the pages he noticed several underlined passages marked by the previous owner. He purchased the book, took it home, and carefully read each page. He then completed and mailed the correspondence lesson that was still enclosed in the back of the book. Along with the lesson, he enclosed a note of thanks for allowing him the opportunity to come to know Christ.

God continues to bless the outreach of The Wonder Book. Individuals and ministries across the nation and around the world are seeing the effectiveness of an outstanding evangelistic tool coupled with a proven discipleship program like The Mailbox Club. It is a wonderful combination!

The Every Child Project

Individuals, groups and Child Evangelism Fellowship units who are interested in distributions of 500 or more copies of The Wonder Book are encouraged to do this through The Every Child Project. The distribution is coordinated through the CEF World Headquarters. Each Every Child - Wonder Book distribution project must be approved in cooperation with the USA Ministries and/or International Ministries departments of Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc.

Applicants are asked to submit information pertaining to the proposed distribution needs, distribution plan including

geographical target area, organizations and groups partnering in the project and distribution schedule.

The goal of the Every Child program includes the following:

1. Finding new ways to reach children that are not already being reached through current ministry programs.
• Partnering with organizations such as Foster parent groups and State Family Service offices to reach children involved in their programs.
• Working with shelters and local outreach organizations such as the Salvation Army and Red Cross.
• Local Pastor Alliance groups and churches.
2. Recruiting with minimal training; opening the door for future ministry relationships with workers interested in reaching children in your area.
3. Offering opportunities for donors to find projects that create immediate ministry growth.
4. Purchasing Wonder Books for distribution as an Every Child project are specially priced and are not for re-sale. Books for re-sale are available through CEF press.
5. Funding for some projects may be partially subsidized by The Every Child Program if finances are available.

To find out more, contact CEF at theEveryChildProject@cefonline.com

The CEF Mailbox Club™ is an exciting through-the-mail discipleship ministry for children and adults. It began in 1999 as a follow-up course for the spiritual growth of children who had been introduced to the Gospel through The Wonder Book™, and has grown to reach over 255,000 people in more than 130 countries. Twenty-five percent of the students are adults, while ten percent are prisoners.

The CEF Mailbox Club includes six different age-related series of lessons, which are available in English, Spanish, large print and Braille. A series consists of seven to ten lessons, for which there is no charge.

After the student completes and mails in the first lesson, it is processed by a volunteer who prays for any needs the student might have, writes an encouraging note, and sends a new lesson. Students who complete the first series of lessons receive a certificate of completion and the 365-page Wonder Devotional Book. After completing the second series of lessons, students receive an age-appropriate book. To enroll in the CEF Mailbox Club, click here .

The CEF Mailbox Club works in partnership with other Christian organizations such as Prison Fellowship Ministry and Joni and Friends, and provides the opportunity for volunteers to have an impact on the lives of the spiritually hungry. If you would like to volunteer in the CEF Mailbox Club at World Headquarters, e-mail volunteer@cefonline.com, or call CEF at 800-300-4033.

The international Camp Good News® program has been an active part of CEF's ® ministry throughout the years. Using CEF owned or rented facilities, trained staff maintain an exciting program focused on evangelism and discipleship.

The dates, format, and cost of Camp Good News are typically different in each local area.

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 memorization.

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 157 countries, teaching biblical principles to more than eight 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.

You and your church can partner with us! Please see our location finder to find a contact in your local area. You may also call 1-800-300-4033 and talk with a USA Ministries staff member for more information.

What is a Good News Club^®?

Can we really teach the Bible in public schools?

Yes! The Supreme Court ruled in 2001 in Good News Clubs v. Milford Central School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools after school hours on the same terms as other community groups. After-school Good News Clubs are an asset to schools and do not add any cost or liability to the school district. Children who wish to participate stay after school one hour per week and must have a signed parental permission slip. Parents and guardians arrange for transportation home.

What is taught in Good News Club?

Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press®. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson's theme.

As with all CEF ministries, the purpose of after-school Good News Clubs is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in a local church for Christian living. To accomplish this goal, each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust Jesus as Savior. Each club also includes strong discipleship training to build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth. All children are encouraged to attend a local church.

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. Adults working with the program are screened according to our child protection policy.

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 teach God's Word to children in your neighborhood, your neighbors learns what you believe. Community centers and housing complexes are also great places for a club.

How can I get involved?

If every public elementary school student in the United States could join a Good News Club, we could revolutionize our culture in one generation!

Many churches have caught this vision and have partnered with CEF to adopt a school as their mission field. They pray for the children, recruit teachersand seek ways to promote the club to the elementary children in the school. Once their team is assembled, CEF comes alongside to provide the training and materials to make the club a success.

You and your church can partner with us! Please see our location finder to find a contact in your local area. You may also call 1-800-300-4033 and talk with a USA Ministries staff member for more information.