Join us in Austin, TX
CEF Partners Retreat, March 19 - 22, 2026
From the desk of Jeremiah Cho
Sarah and I want to encourage you to join us for the Partners Retreat at the Hyatt Regency in Austin. Whether you have been before or this will be your first time, I am sure that you will be blessed and encouraged by the inspiring reports of what God is doing through the ministry of CEF as we strive to reach the next generation for Jesus. You will have a deeper understanding of all that God is doing as a result of our weekend together. Of course, we hope that you will also have a deeper burden for the next generation.
Our desire is that you will be clearly informed of all that God is doing, inspired by His amazing work, and choose to join with us as we strive to reach the goal of 100 million children annually for the sake of the Gospel.
We hope to see you there.
Jeremiah and Sarah Cho
Reasons to Come to Austin!
- Enjoy fellowship with like-minded believers.
- Hear inspiring reports of what God is doing.
- Meet with CEF leaders and get your questions answered.
- Enjoy wonderful Bible teaching that will enrich your soul.
- Understand the CEF strategy of train, equip, and support.
- Learn how you can be involved in the CEF ministry.
Special Guests
Jeremiah Cho — CEF President —
Jeremiah Cho has served in CEF since 1988. He came to Christ as a teenager after hearing an evangelist from North Korea. He has served at CEF on the local, national, regional, and global levels. He currently serves as the President of CEF. You will catch Jeremiah’s vision to reach the boys and girls of the world for Jesus.
Reese Kauffman — President Emeritus —
Reese served as president of CEF from 1989 to 2022. Under Reese’s leadership, CEF grew from reaching 1 million boys and girls per year in less than 100 nations to over 25 million children in nearly every nation of the world. Reese is committed to the vision of CEF to reach Every Child in Every Nation with the Good News of Jesus and to disciple each one who receives Jesus to walk with God Every Day. Reese and his wife Linda have three grown children, six grandchildren, and live in Florida.
Guest Musician – Paul McIntyre –
Paul McIntyre is a worship leader and songwriter with a deep passion for the local church and for using music to help people grow in their relationship with the Lord. A graduate of Liberty University, Paul first connected with Child Evangelism Fellowship as a CYIA missionary. During one summer of ministry, he recognized the need for children to memorize Scripture in a way that would stay with them for life. That realization sparked a new calling, and since 2010 he has written CEF’s Scripture memory songs—helping kids around the world hide God’s Word in their hearts.
Paul currently serves as the Worship Pastor at West Pines Baptist Church in Greenacres, Florida, where he ministers alongside his wife, Melissa, and their three daughters: Ellianna (3), Aliyah (2), and Eliza (10 months).
John Luck — VP of Global Partnership Ministry —
John grew up in a church that greatly supported CEF, but he had his first involvement when asked to serve on the State Board of Virginia. Soon John was involved locally, nationally and internationally. In 2013 he left his business in Richmond, VA to serve full-time with CEF. John greatly enjoys teaching God’s Word and serving the CEF family.
OUR WEEKEND SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 19
- 2:00pm: Registration Opens
- 6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:15pm: Session 1: Why We Must Be on Mission and How We Can Reach the Next Generation
- 8:45pm: Dessert Fellowship
Friday, March 20
- 8:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00am: Session 2: Gathering Around God’s Word Part I
- 10:30am: Session 3: Making an Eternal Difference for the Glory of God Part I
- 12:15pm: Lunch
- 6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:00pm: Session 4: Making an Eternal Difference for the Glory of God Part II
- 8:30pm: Dessert Fellowship
Saturday, March 21
- 8:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00am: Session 5: Gathering Around God’s Word Part II
- 10:30am: Session 6: Making an Eternal Difference for the Glory of God Part III
- 12:15pm: Lunch
- 6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:00pm: Session 7: Going Global: An Interactive Trip Around the World
- 8:30pm: Dessert Fellowship
Sunday, March 22
- 8:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00am: Session 8: Gathering Around God’s Word Part III
Thursday, March 19
- 2:00pm: Registration Opens
- 6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:15pm: Session 1: Why We Must Be on Mission and How We Can Reach the Next Generation
- 8:45pm: Dessert Fellowship
Friday, March 20
- 8:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00am: Session 2: Gathering Around God’s Word Part I
- 10:30am: Session 3: Making an Eternal Difference for the Glory of God Part I
- 12:15pm: Lunch
- 6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:00pm: Session 4: Making an Eternal Difference for the Glory of God Part II
- 8:30pm: Dessert Fellowship
Saturday, March 21
- 8:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00am: Session 5: Gathering Around God’s Word Part II
- 10:30am: Session 6: Making an Eternal Difference for the Glory of God Part III
- 12:15pm: Lunch
- 6:00pm: Dinner
- 7:00pm: Session 7: Going Global: An Interactive Trip Around the World
- 8:30pm: Dessert Fellowship
Sunday, March 22
- 8:00am: Breakfast
- 9:00am: Session 8: Gathering Around God’s Word Part III
Event Information
EVENT LOCATION
Hyatt Regency Austin 208 Barton Springs RD, Austin, TX 78704
AIRPORT INFORMATION
The Hyatt Regency Austin is about 20 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Please let us know your travel plans. We will be happy to provide transportation from and to the airport. Email Zachary York at [email protected] or call (636) 456-4321 ext. 1480. Car rentals are also available.
MEALS AND DRESS
Great meals made by The Hyatt Regency staff await. If you have food allergies please let us know at least two weeks in advance. You can inform us by emailing Zachary York at [email protected] or calling him at (636) 456-4321 ext. 1480.
Dress for the event is Business Casual. A jacket or sweater may be desired in some of the meeting rooms.
PARKING
There is $40.00 per night parking fee at the hotel. Less expensive options are available via way.com and are located nearby.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Please plan to arrive at The Hyatt Regency Austin no later than 4:00pm on Thursday, March 19, so you have time to get checked in, settled, and be to dinner at 6:00pm. After checking in, please come to the CEF registration area in the Texas Foyer of the hotel to pick up your packet of materials. The Hyatt staff should be able to direct you to our registration area, or you can follow the signage throughout the hotel.
DEPARTURE INFORMATION
The final session of the Partners Retreat is a Sunday Morning Worship Service which will end by 10:30am. We suggest you not plan your flight any earlier than 1:00pm.
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can contact John Luck, at (804) 240-1433 or email [email protected].
RSVP
We are excited that you are considering attending the Partners Retreat in Austin, TX. God is using ministry partners like you to help us reach Every Child, Every Nation, Every Day and we are trusting Him to Help us continue to grow toward out goal of sharing the Good News of Jesus with 100 million children annually by 2032. Registration is easy, all you need to do is complete the form below and submit it.
Thanks! We look forward to seeing you in Austin!