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The key to reaching more children, winning and discipling them for Christ is to train and equip more teachers. All year round, CEF Philippines implements various training programs specifically designed around the needs of the local churches and of the teachers so they become more effective in training the children for Christian growth.

In this section you will find the detailed description of the following training courses:

I. Teaching Children Effectively

II. Sunday School Teacher Training

III. Christian Youth Action

For special courses tailored for your group or church's needs, please contact our Training Director.

LTI Students learn to share the Gospel to children through Puppetry plus more of the new teaching techniques to effectively reach thechildren.

I. TEACHING CHILDREN EFFECTIVELY (TCE)

A  two-leveled  intensive  training for  children’s workers:

Level 1 (30 hours) equips Christians to evangelize children in the open air and through the Good News Class program.

Level 2 (30 hours) trains Christians to guide saved children  in a systematic process of spiritual growth.

 A. TEACHING CHILDREN EFFECTIVELY LEVEL 1

About the Course

Teaching Children Effectively (TCE) Level 1 has  been  designed  to  give you  a fresh approach to  evangelizing  and  teaching children.

Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the necessary methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately begin a ministry where they live.

Student practical work, particularly the neighborhood outreach is a vital part of the instructional procedure making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians
in child evangelism.

Course Objectives

To provide the student with:

  • Increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children
  • Effective methods for evangelizing them
  • Basic skills  for organizing  and  conducting creative children’s outreaches
  • Practical ideas for making learning enjoyable for boys and girls.

TCE level 1 students practicing the proper handling of Visual Adis during Bible Lesson Presentation Practicum.

Prerequisites

  • Be an active Christian who has a desire to tell children about the Lord
  • Be at least high school graduate
  • Be willing to  participate  in  all  class activities including practical sessions.

Course Subjects
(30 hours)

  • Bible Teaching on the Child
  • How to Lead a Child to Christ
  • Encouraging the Newly-Converted Child
  • Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation
  • Counseling the Child for Salvation
  • Creative Neighborhood Outreach
  • The Importance of the Teacher
  • Discipline
  • Visual Communication in Teaching
  • Scripture Memorization
  • Teaching with Music
  • Teaching Children to Pray
Cost

Course materials    P                .                                       

Certificate

A TCE  Level 1 certificate will be awarded to all who successfully complete the course (including a required children’s outreach).

Instructors

You  will  enjoy the practical, challenging approach to teaching  by CEF Inc. trained and certified instructors who specialize in children’s  ministry.

B. TEACHING CHILDREN EFFECTIVELY LEVEL 2

About  the Course

Teaching Children Effectively  (TCE)  Level 2 is  designed to provide information and practical     methods  which  will  enable  the  student  to effectively guide the saved child in progressive    spiritual growth. The course is centered on the    principle that  true teaching of the Word of God produces change.

Skills are gained which will enable them to offer practical help to children as they establish and develop a personal relationship with God.

TCE 2  contains  principles  and  methods  for  spiritual  growth  which all Christians—whether children, young people or adult urgently need,  for every believer is in the spiritual developmental process. In the process, to be more effective  as “workers together with God.”

Only as the children worker understand his role  in  the  ongoing  spiritual  teaching-learning process, can he begin to guide saved children in a gradual, balanced experience of spiritual growth which will result in changed behavior.

Course Objectives

1. To provide principles and methods for effective teaching.
2. To equip teachers with the “practical how- to” of guiding saved children in the systematic process of spiritual growth.
3. To lead the teacher to depend on the Holy  Spirit in conveying spiritual truth and  guiding saved children.

Prerequisites

  • Each student must  present a Teaching Children Effectively  Level 1 certificate.
  • Additional experience teaching in a Good News Club or other children’s ministries will make TCE Level 2 more relevant.

Course Subjects
(30 hours)

  • SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD
    General Concepts of Spiritual Development
    Basic Needs of the Child
    Relationship with God
    Confession of Sin
    Devotional Life
    Quiet Time & Prayer
    Daily Bible Reading
    Developing Child’s Appreciation of God
    Relationship with Others
    Being a Witness for God
    Teaching Missions
    Christian Conduct

  • PEDAGOGY
    The Ministry of Teaching
    Objectives
    Bible Lesson Preparation & Presentation
    Teaching the Message of Salvation
    in the Class Hour
    Motivating Faithful Attendance
    Good News Club
  • PRACTICUMS

Cost

Course materials                             P                  .

Certificate

Regular attendance in all classes according to  established requirements. Satisfactory completion of all practicums,both within the course setting and with children.

Instructors

You   will   enjoy   the   practical,   challenging   approach to  teaching  by CEF Inc. trained and   certified instructors who specialize in children’s ministry. Different instructional techniques will be utilized that will enhance the student’s learning.

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II. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER TRAINING SEMINAR

The success of any Sunday School is in the training of its teachers.  So kick off your training in style! Plan a dynamic weekend to help get your teachers excited about their ministry, and motivate them to attend. Make the training a special event for your teachers to look forward to with much anticipation.

Child Evangelism Fellowship Inc, Philippines offers help to churches through its training seminars both for beginning teachers as well as experienced saints.

CEF’s Sunday School Teacher Training Seminar covers the following aspects/subjects:

  • Evangelism
  • Child Study
  • Class Hour
  • Teaching God’s Word
  • Discipleship.
Choose  subjects  according  to  your  Sunday  School  Teachers’  need:

EVANGELISM

  • The Final Authority
  • 1,2,3 Jesus loves Me
  • Guiding the Child to the Savior
  • Ministering to Children Through
    the Local Church

CHILD STUDY

  • From a Child’s  Perspective
  • Discover Your Child’s World
  • Taking the Preschool Challenge

TEACHING GOD’S WORD

  • Teachers That Touch Lives
  • Preparing Your Heart to Teach
  • Making Your Bible Story Live
  • Life-Changing Bible Lessons
  • The Salvation Invitation

CLASS HOUR

  • Bible Verses—More than Memorizing
  • Singing—Music With a Message
  • Bringing the World to Your Class
  • Enhancing Learning in a Fun Way
  • Dynamics of Discipline
  • Using Visual Aids Effectively

DISCIPLESHIP

  • Basic Steps to Maturity
  • Growing Through God’s Word
  • Learning to Pray
  • Consecration– My Life Set Apart for God
  • Victory through Christ
  • Training Children to Share Their Faith
  • How God Guides Children
  • Teaching Doctrine to Children

Basic Seminar Course Content:

This basic training course is designed for Sunday School teachers and children’s workers.  Sessions are tailored to suit their schedules. Both seasoned and new teachers of children will benefit from a wide range of subjects they can choose from.

  • The Final Authority
  • 1,2,3 Jesus loves Me
  • Teachers That Touch Lives
  • Guiding the Child to the Savior
  • Life-Changing Bible Lessons
  • Drawing in the Net
  • Managing Your Classroom

Follow-Up Seminar Course Content:

  • Discover Your Child’s World
  • Ministering To Children Through the Local Church
  • Foundations for Life
  • Music With a Message
  • Around the Corner—Around the world
  • Review Can Be Exciting
  • Using Visual Aids Effectively

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III. CHRISTIAN YOUTH IN ACTION (CYIA)

The CHILDREN

Everywhere you go, children will be there this summer. Parks, backyards, along the streets, beaches—these are the places of the children. CHILDREN -- left on their own,  many  times  neglected. The school break provides a very great opportunity to reach and win them to Christ.  YOU can be instrumental in ushering them into eternity with God! Looking for a worthwhile way to spend your vacation? Work for heaven! Be a missionary  to  a  vast  mission  field -- the CHILDREN!

The MISSIONARY

Your  commitment  to God  and His  work  is crucial. If you are at least a high school graduate, with a heart for the children, Bible-centered, fundamental in belief and recommended by your Pastor, emotionally mature, physically and mentally sound, you are  most qualified and welcomed to join the army  of summer  harvesters - be a MISSIONARY to the children!


CYIA students preparing for the Bible Lesson Presentation Practicum.

 The TRAINING

The Christian Youth In Action (CYIA) Training School is a one week, live-in training designed to prepare you for a ministry among the children. This is held at the Elizabeth N. Co Memorial Center (CEF Phils. Headquarters), located at Valley Golf and Country Club, Antipolo City, Rizal. In this training, YOU will learn effective methods of teaching God’s Word to children, managing the whole class program, teaching  missions and other subjects pertinent to the needs of the missionary/teacher like you. The knowledge you gain in this training will not only be applicable for the summer  but even for an on--going children ministry in your churches.

The EXPERIENCE

During the training, YOU will undergo preparation for the summer ministry and a future service with the children. The upliftment of your spiritual life is highly emphasized. After the training, you will be sent  out  to  the  mission field to reach children through 5 Day Clubs and participate in your church’s summer ministry. You will have the opportunity of a missionary exposure as you minister to the children, and  many times even with their families.

The DETAILS

The training fee for one week is P1,600.00, covers

  • Food and lodging
  • Teaching materials

Other personal expenses and the transportation cost will have to be incurred by you.

The Schedule

CYIA Training starts on the afternoon of the first Sunday in April that is not a Holy Week. The training ends on the Saturday morning of that week. The next week of CYIA is devoted to conducting 5 Day Clubs where ever the CYIAer may be deployed (a province of his/her choice or CEF may find him/her a place in a CEF local area.

 

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