Training
It all starts with training…
Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) Western Piedmont Chapter offers ongoing training for volunteers that conduct the Good News Club. The training is free to those who have completed the CEF Online Application/Background Check, Workers Compliance Agreement and Child Protection Policy Training. The training workshops are listed within the calendar of events.
For information on what each of our local workshops cover, please see our local workshop information page.
If you have questions please contact our office at 704-871-2424.
What Training does CEF Provide?
CEF is known for its thorough training on…
Teaching the basics of the Gospel
Making learning fun
Managing a classroom
Keeping both children and workers safe
How to counsel someone with Biblical questions
And so much more!
There are many opportunities to receive training from CEF
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CEF offers training throughout the year specifically tailored for local Good News Club volunteers. Typically, this training is held in August and January, preparing GNC teams for the upcoming school semester. This training is open for anyone who wants to learn more about how to share the Gospel with children. Check the calendar for available dates.
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When requested, CEF can come to a specific church location to teach the church’s volunteers and Sunday School teachers about a particular topic. To learn more or to schedule a training session for your church, please call 704-871-2424.
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TCE 1 is a 33 hour accredited, academic course designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. This class is useful for Good News Club volunteers, Sunday School teachers, parents, and children’s ministers. The course covers how to share the Gospel with children in a fun and effective way, explaining how to integrate the Gospel into any Bible story. It also teaches how to manage a classroom and keep children engaged in learning. This course is held in the NC Piedmont area once per year. For more information, please contact 704-871-2424.
Why is Training Important?
If you needed open heart surgery to save your life, would you let someone operate on you if he was not trained? Certainly not! When lives are on the line, we rely on trained and skilled individuals to handle the situation. Unfortunately, when it comes to eternal life, many people often overlook the importance of training. When we share the Gospel, eternal lives are on the line. It is vital that our teachers and volunteers have proper training to avoid a misleading or confusing message.