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IMPACT Magazine Summer 2025

For 88 years, Child Evangelism Fellowship® has shared the Good News of Jesus with children around the world. All our ministries focus on making disciples, and the first step is to bring them to a saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Once children are saved, they need to grow in their relationship with God. At CEF®, children are encouraged to grow by serving the Lord and they are taught how to share their faith through our ministries.

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Good News Club®

Good News Club ministries take place in neighborhood settings such as homes, schools and community centers all over the world and are designed to bring the Gospel of Christ to children on their level in their environment.
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5-Day Club®

In June all across the USA thousands of young people are trained to conduct 5-Day Clubs. Throughout the summer they have many opportunities to present the Gospel to boys and girls, experiencing the joy of leading others to the Lord.

Christmas Party Clubs™

Many children today don’t regularly attend church and have never heard the true meaning of Christmas. Wouldn’t it be great if thousands of children learned about the Christ of Christmas this year?
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Camp Good News®

The international Camp Good News program has been an active part of the ministry of CEF throughout the years. Using CEF owned or rented facilities, trained staff maintain an exciting program focused on evangelism and discipleship.

Military Children’s Ministry

Military life can be difficult for all involved. Children in military families need people in their lives to anchor them in Jesus Christ, the Rock of Ages. A Good News Club held in a home or school in a military neighborhood provides stability and life-changing truth.
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Junior Youth Challenge®

Junior Youth Challenge is an evangelistic and discipleship ministry for young people ages 11-14. This ministry bridges the gap between Good News Club and the Christian Youth In Action program and encourages young people to go on to serve in CEF ministry through CYIA™.

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CEF’s mission reaches children around the world through dedicated local chapters. These chapters offer Christ-centered programs and activities that equip children with the Gospel message and help them develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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  • Today we’re checking in on CEF of Omaha. You’ll want to hear about their unique ministry—Omaha Blitz. Local director, Esther Beasley says, “I wanted to share a quick update on what God has been doing through our summer ministry here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Omaha—and give you a glimpse of what’s ahead! This summer, we trained 98 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 students who served across the metro leading 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 in parks, schools, churches, and daycares. By the end of this week, we will have conducted 87 Summer Good News Clubs in partnership with over 30 local churches. We estimate that over 2,000 children will have been reached with the Gospel! One of the most powerful weeks of the summer was our Omaha Blitz, where we specifically targeted under-resourced neighborhoods in North and South Omaha—areas where over 30% of the population is under age 14. Many of these children have little to no church involvement. The Blitz allows us to partner with smaller churches that have been faithfully ministering in these communities for decades. We come alongside them to host Gospel-centered clubs throughout the week and help them connect with families through Friday night block parties. Here are a few highlights from the 2025 Omaha Blitz: - Nearly 500 children attended clubs during the Blitz week, many hearing about Jesus for the first time. - 18 children made decisions to follow Christ and at least two adult men. - One church had double their usual Sunday attendance at their block party. - Local churches met new families and several expressed interest in attending church. - God held off the rain, protected every team, and showed up in powerful, personal ways. Looking ahead, we’re preparing to launch 5–7 new Good News Clubs this fall, which will bring us to nearly 20 school-based clubs across the city. We’re excited to continue partnering with churches to reach children with the Gospel and connect them to a local church family.” Follow 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Omaha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cefofomaha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cefofomaha/
  • Here at CEF, we’re grateful for the joy of coming together as a staff during Flag Raising—a special time to lift up our chapters across the globe in prayer. 🌍🙏 This week, we had the privilege of praying for the country of Venezuela. #FlagRaising #CEFFamily #GlobalImpact #PrayerMatters
  • Enjoy this clip from today's 𝘜-𝘕𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 episode "Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares (John Newton Part 2)". After John missed his ship, he encounters many dangers, toils, and snares to get home to her. #uniteradio #CEF
  • God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
  • “I came to 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 when my friend invited me so I could know about God. Now I know Jesus as my Savior, and He helps me with hard times.” - Fourth-grade boy from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania We are excited to see Good News Clubs starting back up with the upcoming school year! Connect with your local 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Chapter to find out how you can get involved in your community through 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣. Click here to read more: https://www.cefonline.com/ministries/goodnewsclub/
  • ¿Alguna vez te has preguntado si realmente existe un Dios? No puedes verlo o extender la mano y tocarlo. Entonces, ¿cómo puedes saber si Dios es real? ¡Toca el enlace para leer el artículo completo! https://unite.cefonline.com/programs/isthereagod01vimeoes_la-5a66a6 #unitetv #CEF
  • Struggling to explain God's grace to children? Discover how to teach kids that salvation comes through faith, not works. Tap the link to read the full article! https://www.cefonline.com/articles/teach-kids-articles/salvation-by-faith-not-works-how-to-explain-salvation-to-children/ #teachkids #CEF #faith #salvation
  • A meaningful weekend at the 𝘊𝘌𝘍® Guide Retreat — time in God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and discovering how we’re gifted to serve. Grateful for the growth, guidance, and community. #CEF #GuideRetreat #FaithInAction
  • This Sunday, Deb shares Psalm 33:11: The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. #Scripture #Sunday
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Today we’re checking in on CEF of Omaha. You’ll want to hear about their unique ministry—Omaha Blitz. Local director, Esther Beasley says, “I wanted to share a quick update on what God has been doing through our summer ministry here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Omaha—and give you a glimpse of what’s ahead! This summer, we trained 98 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 students who served across the metro leading 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 in parks, schools, churches, and daycares. By the end of this week, we will have conducted 87 Summer Good News Clubs in partnership with over 30 local churches. We estimate that over 2,000 children will have been reached with the Gospel! One of the most powerful weeks of the summer was our Omaha Blitz, where we specifically targeted under-resourced neighborhoods in North and South Omaha—areas where over 30% of the population is under age 14. Many of these children have little to no church involvement. The Blitz allows us to partner with smaller churches that have been faithfully ministering in these communities for decades. We come alongside them to host Gospel-centered clubs throughout the week and help them connect with families through Friday night block parties. Here are a few highlights from the 2025 Omaha Blitz: - Nearly 500 children attended clubs during the Blitz week, many hearing about Jesus for the first time. - 18 children made decisions to follow Christ and at least two adult men. - One church had double their usual Sunday attendance at their block party. - Local churches met new families and several expressed interest in attending church. - God held off the rain, protected every team, and showed up in powerful, personal ways. Looking ahead, we’re preparing to launch 5–7 new Good News Clubs this fall, which will bring us to nearly 20 school-based clubs across the city. We’re excited to continue partnering with churches to reach children with the Gospel and connect them to a local church family.” Follow 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Omaha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cefofomaha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cefofomaha/
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Today we’re checking in on CEF of Omaha. You’ll want to hear about their unique ministry—Omaha Blitz. Local director, Esther Beasley says, “I wanted to share a quick update on what God has been doing through our summer ministry here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Omaha—and give you a glimpse of what’s ahead! This summer, we trained 98 𝘊𝘠𝘐𝘈 students who served across the metro leading 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 in parks, schools, churches, and daycares. By the end of this week, we will have conducted 87 Summer Good News Clubs in partnership with over 30 local churches. We estimate that over 2,000 children will have been reached with the Gospel! One of the most powerful weeks of the summer was our Omaha Blitz, where we specifically targeted under-resourced neighborhoods in North and South Omaha—areas where over 30% of the population is under age 14. Many of these children have little to no church involvement. The Blitz allows us to partner with smaller churches that have been faithfully ministering in these communities for decades. We come alongside them to host Gospel-centered clubs throughout the week and help them connect with families through Friday night block parties. Here are a few highlights from the 2025 Omaha Blitz: - Nearly 500 children attended clubs during the Blitz week, many hearing about Jesus for the first time. - 18 children made decisions to follow Christ and at least two adult men. - One church had double their usual Sunday attendance at their block party. - Local churches met new families and several expressed interest in attending church. - God held off the rain, protected every team, and showed up in powerful, personal ways. Looking ahead, we’re preparing to launch 5–7 new Good News Clubs this fall, which will bring us to nearly 20 school-based clubs across the city. We’re excited to continue partnering with churches to reach children with the Gospel and connect them to a local church family.” Follow 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Omaha Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cefofomaha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cefofomaha/
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Enjoy this clip from today's 𝘜-𝘕𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 episode "Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares (John Newton Part 2)". After John missed his ship, he encounters many dangers, toils, and snares to get home to her. #uniteradio #CEF
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God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
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God wants to use you—right here at 𝘊𝘌𝘍! Whether it’s in the kitchen, on the sound team, or greeting new students, there’s a place for you to serve. And now’s the perfect time—𝘊𝘔𝘐 is back! We’re so excited to have students on campus again. Pray for them as they grow in faith and prepare for ministry! #CMI2025 #GodCanUseYou #CEFIHQ
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“I came to 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 when my friend invited me so I could know about God. Now I know Jesus as my Savior, and He helps me with hard times.” - Fourth-grade boy from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania We are excited to see Good News Clubs starting back up with the upcoming school year! Connect with your local 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Chapter to find out how you can get involved in your community through 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣. Click here to read more: https://www.cefonline.com/ministries/goodnewsclub/
“I came to 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 when my friend invited me so I could know about God. Now I know Jesus as my Savior, and He helps me with hard times.” - Fourth-grade boy from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania We are excited to see Good News Clubs starting back up with the upcoming school year! Connect with your local 𝘊𝘌𝘍 Chapter to find out how you can get involved in your community through 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣. Click here to read more: https://www.cefonline.com/ministries/goodnewsclub/
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A meaningful weekend at the 𝘊𝘌𝘍® Guide Retreat — time in God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and discovering how we’re gifted to serve. Grateful for the growth, guidance, and community. #CEF #GuideRetreat #FaithInAction
A meaningful weekend at the 𝘊𝘌𝘍® Guide Retreat — time in God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and discovering how we’re gifted to serve. Grateful for the growth, guidance, and community. #CEF #GuideRetreat #FaithInAction
A meaningful weekend at the 𝘊𝘌𝘍® Guide Retreat — time in God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and discovering how we’re gifted to serve. Grateful for the growth, guidance, and community. #CEF #GuideRetreat #FaithInAction
A meaningful weekend at the 𝘊𝘌𝘍® Guide Retreat — time in God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and discovering how we’re gifted to serve. Grateful for the growth, guidance, and community. #CEF #GuideRetreat #FaithInAction
A meaningful weekend at the 𝘊𝘌𝘍® Guide Retreat — time in God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and discovering how we’re gifted to serve. Grateful for the growth, guidance, and community. #CEF #GuideRetreat #FaithInAction
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When I was four years old my mom opened our home to a Good News Club®. Though Mom was not saved, she would sit in the club each week and listen as the lesson was taught. One day after club I told my mom I wanted to be saved. My unsaved mom led me to the Lord, repeating what she had heard in club each week. Soon after that Mom was saved too. Today there are about 15 different family members in some form of Christian ministry—pastor, missionary, etc.

— Karen

When I was only three, I was led to the Lord by my brother who’d been trained in a Teaching Children Effectively courseTM. A couple of years later I started going to 5-Day Club® and Good News Club® then attended Christian Youth in Action® (CYIATM) and began teaching at age 12. After six fruitful years of summer ministry as a student and one as staff, I was excited to be called into the ministry full time and be following God’s path for my life. 

— Becca

I started to attend Good News Club® in Sioux City, Iowa when I was about four years old. My older brother went, and I liked to go along. I so clearly remember our teacher, dear Mrs. Dora Lock and her helper Betty Ritchie. She had GNC® in the basement of her home. I remember the day she had the lesson on the crucifixion like it was yesterday. She talked about how Jesus died to pay the price for our sins and all we had to do was believe on Him and accept His free gift. I was ready to accept him that day! I attended for several years and the Scripture that I memorized and the songs we sang have stuck with me to this day. I am forever grateful for my time spent in GNC and am loving being part of it again.

— Marta

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