News

Dedication of USA Plaza
The dedication of the USA Plaza in the Kraft Prayer Garden took place October 21, 2009. The plaza provides a place for the CEF family to come together to pray for 200 new workers in the United States and a state director in every state.
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Events

USA National Conference
Reach Out to the Next Generation is the theme of the next  USA national conference. The conference will be held May 17 - 21 at Shocco Springs conference center in Talladega, Alabama.
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Teaching Children Effectively

Are you serious about reaching children?

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Then you need serious training.

 


About the Course

Teaching Children Effectively (TCETM) 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'sBible 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 Inc.


Course Accreditation

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.


Course 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


Contact the Children's Ministries Institute for More Information



Testimonies

Changed Life in India
A child in India who is part of the CEF Mailbox Club wrote, “After reading the Mailbox book [Wonder Devotional] it changed my lifestyle. I was a mischievous girl and my teacher used to punish me every day.
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Prayer Requests

Truth Chasers
Continue to pray for the children who have become "Truth Chasers" as they complete the CEF Mailbox Club™ lessons. Pray for their salvation and for God's help as they deal with the effects of having a parent in prison.
 

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