Child Evangelism Fellowship® is a worldwide, Bible-centered faith ministry operating in over 156 countries.  The purpose of CEF is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God and establish them in a Bible believing church for Christian living. Click here to see our statement of faith. 

As part of the Ministry Staffing Program, you will become fully trained, supported and equipped to be a full-time CEF missionary serving in the world's largest evangelistic children's ministry. The following are the eight steps provided by the Ministry Staffing Program:

 Eight Steps to Full-Time Ministry

Application and Screening - Contact CEF for your application packet and submit it.  Or, apply online.  References will then be checked and screening conducted. Some applicants may know their final place of service at this time.

Hiring Decision - Interview with the Hiring Committee.  After being hired, you will be assigned a ministry preparation advisor.  Your advisor will lead you through customized ministry preparation, designed to equip you for the ministry God has called you to and will include, but not be limited to, the following (the order may vary):

Candidate School - Attend a two-week school offered several times a year. Get to know CEF ministries and begin raising  personal prayer and financial support with the help of a support coach. There is no cost for this school.

Raising Personal Support - Raise personal prayer and financial support with the help of a support coach. Amount of time varies with each person (12 - 18 months).

Bible Training- Attend one year of Bible school. This can be done anytime before you are placed on the field.  Courses may be taken on campus or by correspondence. You may also test out of this requirement.

Children's Ministries Institute^® - Attend a three-month course preparing you to evangelize and disciple children in dynamic outreach ministries, equipping you to teach others and helping you build leadership skills. Training is held at the CEF World Headquarters in Warrenton, Missouri.

Internship - Enjoy practical training working alongside a CEF missionary - time varies. ( 9 - 18 months)

Placement - Receive assignment and begin your ministry in  the USA or in another country through CEF International Ministries (IM).

For more information about the Ministry Staffing Program or to request an application, please contact us at 1-800-300-4033 ext. 315 or e-mail us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .