Child Evangelism Fellowship
North Central Chapter
Fun Fact!
North Central Chapter is the 4th Chapter in Iowa
We are one of the largest chapters and are made up of 11 counties:
Pocahontas, Humboldt, Wright, Franklin, Calhoun, Webster, Hamilton, Hardin, Boone, Story and Marshall County
Our Team and Ministries
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The Committee
CYIA
5-Day Clubs
Good News Club
The North Central Committee
We are the North Central Committee! We support and enable our CYIA teens, host Gospel-sharing events, and work with our staff. We meet once a month either on zoom or in-person.
Meet our Committee!
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Hannah (sub-committee member) and Scott Kratzer
Lydia Ball
Jacob and Tabitha Nelson
Leah and Brandon Roberts
Staff (not pictured): Julee Ballard and Christina Burgos
Interested in joining our committee or working with us?
About our CYIA Teens!
These amazing teenagers are such a blessing to this ministry! They are hard workers who are committed to the purpose of spreading the gospel to the children in their area. Many of them also love to go on mission trips. Not only do they teach 5-day clubs in the summer, but many become volunteer counselors at other CEF camps!
Interested in becoming a CYIA Teen?
When you think of summer, what do you look forward to? Is it hanging out at the pool? Staying inside away from the heat? No school? I know a fantastic group of teenagers who spend all year waiting for summer to come, so that they can spend it serving God by sharing the Gospel with kids. On top of this, they have made lifelong friendships and have a lot of fun at Training where they learn all kinds of skills and memorize the material.
Does this sound like something you want to be a part of? You are in luck, we are taking applications for Christian Youth In Action for summer 2024! A leadership program that focuses on learning how to effectively share the Gospel and teach 5 Day Clubs to reach children in your area with God's love.
What You Need To Know:
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This is a 8 day training at Jericho Hill Camp and Retreat Center in Lucas, IA. It is also required to attend a 1.5 day Pre-Training. Location and Date will be determined by our Summer Coordinator.
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Training is usually in early June and a commissioning service is held on the last day.
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Two week minimum commitment in the summer to teach 5 Day Clubs. Be sure to share summer availability with our Summer Coordinator.
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Once the 8 day Training is successfully completed, teens are also able to become counselors at Camp Good News. More info will be shared regarding this at Training.
Skills that you will learn:
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Share the Gospel with the Wordless book
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Teach a missionary story and/or Bible Lesson
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Effectively teach memory verses and songs
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Work together with a team and under leadership
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Work toward leading a team of your peers
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Studying skills that help you be efficient and practice studying with a team
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Team building and conflict resolution skills
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How to best interact with kids
Requirements:
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13 Years old +
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A solid relationship with God
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Teachable, and willing to respect authority and policies put in place by Child Evangelism Fellowship.
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Able to attend Training and have summer availability.
Already a CYIA Teen? Here are some resources!
5-Day Clubs
5-Day Club is an exciting, fun-filled 1.5 hour held each day for five consecutive days.
It includes: dynamic Bible lessons, creative learning activities, inspiring missionary story, meaningful songs, life-changing Scripture memorization.
These clubs can be hosted by individuals in either their backyard, a city park, a local church or a community center.
5-Day Club is for children ages 5-12 and is totally free!
Are you interested in hosting a club for your community? Contact our Summer Coordinator!
If you are already hosting a club, here are some resources!
Good News Clubs
Good News Club® is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship where trained teachers can meet with children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent’s permission. Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using materials from CEF Press. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missions story, review games, and more!
These clubs are held primarily at public schools which is an amazing opportunity that God has given us!
Interested in starting a Good News Club at your school?