 During
the 90's, Child Evangelism
Fellowship began to minister to the children of the US Military in
Germany. They experienced a major change in their outreach. Security
was increased on military installations around the world and it was
very
difficult to get clearance to minister on post.
Cadence
International and their youth program called Malachi Youth Ministries was well established on military installations around
the world and greatly recognized by the chapel corp. Through working
with Malachi Youth Ministries, CEF was able to gain access to many
installations and continue to have outreach to the children.
As
Cadence International and Child Evangelism Fellowship observed what was
happening in Germany both mission organizations realized that they
needed to form a partnership. Each organization had something the
other needed.
Cadence
International has worked with the military for over 50 years. It has
successful adult and youth ministries. Cadence realized that it needed
to reach the children but did not have the programs or expertise to do
so.
Child
Evangelism Fellowship has ministered to children for over 70
years. However, CEF had no expertise in working with the military nor
did it have an established name on military installations.
Together
CEF and Cadence International formed Military Children's Ministry (MCM)
with the mutual goal of reaching every child of the US military around
the world. By combining the expertise of Cadence in working with the
military and the expertise of CEF in working with children, we believe
that this goal will be achieved.
Cadence International is the
non-profit organization that facilitates this project. Cadence
International is an evangelical mission agency dedicated to reaching
the military communities of the United States and of the world with the
Good News of Jesus Christ. Cadence International
does this through Hospitality Houses (off-base homes that provide
meals, Bible studies, activities, and lodging for military personnel),
retreat centers, youth groups, and children’s ministries. Each effort
of Cadence International reflects the missions model" "Sharing the
Gospel and our lives wit the military community.”
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