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A Weekend at CEF HQ
Coming to GUIDE Retreat helped me grow closer to God and discern whether or not He wanted me to take the internship CEF® offers for people wanting to work more with the ministry and deepen their Christian walk. At GUIDE Retreat, I made lifelong friendships, learned more about CEF, and grew closer to God. It was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it.
Being Properly Prepared
“What a weekend… I’m just gonna have to wing it!” Have you ever said this about something you definitely should not wing? Maybe it was a presentation at school or a performance in a play. But have you ever said this as you were about to teach Sunday School? It can be hard to find time to prepare for class, but preparation helps us as teachers do our best for God and our students. Here are three tips to help you be properly prepared.
CYIA Teens are Eager to Serve
In the past I arrogantly thought that missionaries are Americans who leave the United States to preach and serve in other countries, and I was sure any dictionary would agree with me.
Keeping Parents Involved
One of the biggest struggles for Sunday school teachers is how to motivate parents to be involved in the teaching process. Do the parents of the kids in your class know what their children are being taught?
GUIDE Retreat: A Testimonial
I attended GUIDE Retreat in October of 2016 when I was 17 years old. Having been interested in becoming an intern at International Headquarters for a while, I thought going to GUIDE would help me learn more about Child Evangelism Fellowship® and the internship program. I called some of my friends, got them on board with going, and made the long drive from Michigan to attend – I’m so glad that we did!
U-Nite: A YouTube Channel For Kids
We are excited to announce a New YouTube channel that will share video content made for children! Now boys and girls can watch their favorite CEF song video.
They Need to Know Today
I am amazed at how much a 5-Day Club packs into an hour—videos, music, memory verses, stories, games. Salvation.
How to Make Sure Kids Get Answers
Try these effective tactics to help you manage your class time, even when your students have paralyzing amounts of questions.
From Fleeing for Life to Finding New Life in Refugee Camp
“Everyone was fleeing for their lives!” Francis Candiga, national director of CEF South Sudan, told us. South Sudan gained its independence from Sudan in 2011 after many years of war.