With summer being less than four months away, officials from the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) feels like there is no time like the present to share an incredible opportunity for high school and college age students with area pastors and youth ministers. Child Evangelism Fellowship will host a luncheon for church leaders on Tuesday, Feb.
28 from 11:30 am – 1 pm at Orchard Knob Missionary Baptist Church located at 1734 E. Third Street. While there is no cost to attend the luncheon, reservations are required by Feb. 24.
During this luncheon, officials from Child Evangelism Fellowship will share details about their Christian Youth In Action Program. This program is designed to train students between the ages of 15-21 effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. Pastors will be asked to identify members of their church to attend a one-week training in Nashville sponsored by CEF. Components of the training will include instructions on teaching Bible stories, hearing missionary stories, learning songs and interactive Biblical games, and more. Following the comprehensive training, students will return to their churches and communities to teach club ministries in various locations including recreation centers, apartment complexes, and other community locations with a team of other young people. The clubs will be held for 6 weeks during the summer with children who don’t regularly attend church. It’s CEF goal to reach and teach more than 4,000 children during the six-week period. Students who are apart of Christian Youth in Action will develop skills in the area of teamwork, communication, endurance, and responsibility. They will also build new friendships that will last a lifetime.
“We are extremely excited about the opportunity to join in partnership with pastors throughout Hamilton County to identify young leaders within their churches to attend the Christian Youth in Action training,” said Patti Harris, Director of Child Evangelism Fellowship – Chattanooga Chapter. “The skills that students will learn during the weeklong training will greatly benefit children in their own congregation and also children living in communities surrounding their church.”
To RSVP for the Pastors Luncheon held on February 28 or to learn more about Christian Youth in Action and other programs offered by Child Evangelism Fellowship, contact Patti Harris at 423.622.1737