What is Missionary Candidate School?

Missionary Candidate School is a two-week training school that is offered several times throughout the year.  During the school, new missionary candidates become better acquainted with Child Evangelism Fellowship® ministries and learn how to effectively raise personal prayer and financial support. At candidate school, new missionary candidates also begin working with their ministry preparation coach and get to know top CEF® leaders. 

What is the cost for Missionary Candidate School?

The tuition, room and board for candidate school are all free of cost to the missionary candidate.  The cost is paid from the administrative portion of their financial support.  Missionary candidates are required to pay for  transportation to and from candidate school.  However, the cost of transportation can be reimbursed from the missionary's account once there are sufficient funds in it.  If the missionary will be flying to candidate school, CEF World Headquarters will provide transportation to and from the airport for a nominal charge of ten dollars, one-way. 

When is the next Missionary Candidate School?

The next missionary candidate school is scheduled for February 1 - 13, 2009.  The deadline for applications for those who wish to attend the next candidate school is December 1, 2008.

The dates the 2009 candidate schools are:

• February 1 – 13, 2009
• May 17 – 29, 2009
• August 16 – 28, 2009

What are missionary candidates saying about candidate school?

"It is so good to know that there are people who understand what l need to raise support. Thanks again for the creative ways you have set up for this candidate school."

"At first I thought it was overwhelming and not possible to reach the amount we would need to raise. After the two weeks training I realize that it is do-able and am confident that it can be attained. It'll be hard work, but not impossible."

"It has helped me immensely to have the opportunity and privilege to go through the Missionary Candidate School at the World Headquarters. I have gained so many helpful tools through this program, not to mention the amazing coaching and teaching I have received through this course.  I have gained so much confidence in learning the biblical perspective of giving! I really enjoyed being in Missouri and among so many other CEF missionaries and staff."