Application Link below

 

One summer Internship for Child Evangelism Fellowship^® will bring you…

CEF of Montana Internship

CEF of Montana will provide a work environment for Christian college students or college-age young people that will give them experience in organization, promotion, leadership, discipleship, and training. Interns will lead teams of our CYIA™ teenagers to put on  5 Day Clubs® for churches throughout the state of Montana!

In simplicity, Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) is a ministry for teens. Child        Evangelism Fellowship® trains teens to put on 5 Day Clubs. These are like a high octane VBS. Teams of teens then travel around Montana during the summer months putting on these clubs with local churches.

Visit http://www.cefofmontana.com for more information about these ministries.

“If I would have known ahead of time the experience I was going to gain this summer, I would have said yes in a heartbeat, like right away!”   

Jennifer Fountain (2018,2019 Intern)

Summer Internship 2020

CEF of Montana will work very hard to mentor, train and equip you so that you will have a successful internship.

Montana Bible College offers up to 7 credits for our internship.

This is an excellent opportunity!

Training specific to the internship

(June 2-June 13)

• Learn about CEF, CYIA and 5 Day Clubs
• Leadership Training
• Ministry Training
• Team Building
• Prayer focus for CYIAers coming to training
• Follow up with all potential CYIAers
• Help in preparation for CYIA

training camp

 CYIA Training with Teens

(June 14-27)

• Attend CYIA training school
• Attend CYIA to build relationships and disciple teens attending

 

Summer Ministry with teens

(June 29-August 16)

• You will be leading a team of teens that travel around Montana. The team puts on 5 Day Clubs that minister to children
• You will be pouring into the lives of the teens on your team
• You will be working with Pastors and volunteers

 

Impact your future and do something this summer that your future you will thank you for!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I get paid for this internship?

You are considered a volunteer. CEF of Montana will be happy to provide assistance to help you raise funds for the summer. This can usually be done through your home church.

• Will there be any costs for me?

CEF of Montana and churches cover the housing, travel costs and meals throughout the summer. Having spending money for snacks, souvenirs or rides at the State Fair would be the only extra costs for you.

• Where will I stay?

CEF of Montana and churches provide housing throughout the summer.

• Do I need to have a vehicle?

No. CEF of Montana will provide transportation. If you do have a vehicle that you are willing to use, we will pay you mileage for that usage.

• Will I have any time off?

The week of July 4th is a week we don’t have ministry. If you have a special event during the summer you would like to attend we will do our best to work with you.

• Do I need any specific experience?

No. Just a willingness to learn and a heart to be used by God! We will do our very best to equip and prepare you!

How soon do I need to let CEF of Montana know I desire to be an intern this summer?

The sooner the better. The number of interns we have helps us determine the number of teams we can send out during the summer

Please let Dave Howe know as soon as you can that you intend to participate.

Application is on our website:

http://www.cefofmontana.com/internships

Applications are due by:

April 15, 2020

 

 

What’s Next?

Ready to fill out the application? Go to this link, print out all 8 parts of the application, fill out and mail/scan back to us 

Internship Application

If you need more information please contact CEF of Montana for more information!

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Who can attend?

13 years old by June 1,2020

(Youth Leaders Free)

Cost

$35 per person

Learn about an awesome summer ministry for Teens!

What to Bring

• Bible and notetaking items
• Sleeping Bag/air mattress
• Personal Hygiene items

Overnight stay

Sleeping on the floor

Showers not available

Location

Big Sky Fellowship Church

7610 Roughsawn Drive

Helena, Montana 59602

Time

Starts at 3 PM on Monday, December 30, 2019

Ends at 10 AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2020

 

Contact

RSVP by 12/20/2019

Email: office@cefofmontana.com

Phone: 406-595-1038

Questions: Dave Howe State Director

 

Application Link below

Summer Ministry for Teens!

 

 

 

 

God wants you to know His plan includes you having an eternal impact on lives! That is why it is considered necessary!

Let God use you the way He deems to be necessary in the lives of others!

What is CYIA?

In simplicity, Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) is a ministry for teens! Child    

    Evangelism Fellowship® trains teens to put on 5 Day Clubs®. These are like high octane VBS’s. Teams of teens then travel around Montana during the summer months putting on these clubs with local churches.

(Need to be 13 by June 1)

Training Information

CYIA training takes place at Heritage Christian School in Bozeman, MT. Training will be June 14th– June 26nd, 2020.

Students stay at the school during the duration of the training. Classrooms become the dorms. Teens bring their own bedding!

First week is mainly academic as we train the CYIAers to put on the 5 Day Clubs.

Second week we have them put on 5 Day Clubs and evaluate, turning the head knowledge into ministry to the children!

There is always a spiritual emphasis in the CYIA ministry to challenge the teens to grow in their relationship with the Lord!

Cost: $350 for the two week training. This includes the teens summer ministry kits, t-shirts worn during the summer and room and board for the two weeks.

Summer Ministry

June 29th through August 16th, 2020

• Teens are required to serve for four (4)  weeks during the summer ministry period. ( Can do more if they would like
• Teens are assigned to teams that travel throughout Montana to put on the 5 Day Clubs.
• Teens can be asked to travel anywhere in the State of Montana.
• Teens can be asked to serve other weeks if possible due to when churches may schedule clubs 

Frequently Asked Questions

• What if I can’t afford the training?

Our experience has shown that God provides for the teens to do this ministry. Many churches help provide funds for the teens. People get excited about teens serving and are more than willing to help! CEF of Montana also has some limited funds for scholarships.

• Will there be any other costs for my teen during the summer?

CEF of Montana and churches cover the travel costs and meals throughout the summer. Teens should have some spending money for snacks or souvenirs. If your teen attends the State Fair in Billings they would need funds for riding rides, etc.

• Will I have to drive my teen all over the state?

CEF of Montana works with parents to keep travel for families to a minimum. We try to do most of the driving for you. We would set up a meeting place near by and then drive students the rest of the way. We try to schedule them with 5 Day Clubs that are closer to your home. We also have teens stay at the State Directors home over weekends to help cut down on travel for parents. We usually travel to churches on Sunday evening and return either Friday evening or Saturday morning depending on the location. We do our very best to keep your travel at a minimum!

• Who are the drivers for CEF?

All drivers will either be CEF Staff, State Board members, CEF Volunteers or CEF Interns for the summer. (18 as a minimum)

• How does CEF work to protect my son or daughter?

1) All CEF staff, Interns and CEF volunteers have had a criminal background check and references questioned.

2) We have a three person rule. All activities require a minimum of three people involved so that no adult is alone with a teen. Parents are called and worked with if this situation arises do to circumstances we can’t control.

3) Anyone 18 and over who will have a connection with the teens (housing hosts, their families and volunteers participating in the 5 Day Clubs) will also have background checks and references questioned.

4) We have curfews and strict rules on where guys and girls can be.

5) We work to have guys and girls stay in separate host homes when possible.

 

 

5 Day Clubs

Need more information? Please contact us!

 

Ready to fill out the application? Click on CYIA Application Packet link. Print out all 8 forms, fill out and send them back to us. 

Mail: PO Box 974 Whitehall MT 59759                                                                                            OR                                                                                                                          Scan and Email: office@cefofmontana.com  

CYIA Application Packet

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We simply want to be a tool the local church uses to reach their community!

We bring a highly trained team to work with the church to put on aWe Bring a Team!

VBS in the Park

(5 Day Clubs)

A 2-2.5 hour high octane event including dynamic games, many fun songs with motions, exciting time of memorizing scripture, a

relatable evangelistic Bible lesson, a moving missionary story, and an educational and

entertaining review game! Weekends with an energizing RALLY to connect folks to the church!

This team

can put on the whole VBS or share the ministry with the church. It just depends on the level of involvement the church desires.

Customized!

Our expectation is that the church takes ownership of the ministry and we will adjust our role based on…

• Level of involvement by Church
• Location or Locations
• Time Frame
• Possible additions (Craft time)

A CEF Ministry coordinator will be assigned to the church to work out the details of the VBS!

About the Team

The team is made up of teenagers who are part of a ministry we call Christian Youth in Action™.

They are thoroughly trained in early June and travel throughout the state of Montana in the summer months putting on this VBS ministry.

It is an excellent ministry for teens! It can become a time when faith   becomes a reality to them!

We would love to share with your teens about this incredible ministry opportunity for them!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this cost the church?

CEF of Montana does not charge for our services. If we bring a team in to do a VBS in the Park we ask the church to host our team for the week.

How does CEF fund this ministry?

We believe God provides funding for His ministry. We trust God’s people and churches to give to our ministry as He leads them.

What time frame is needed to train those who are involved with VBS?

We are very flexible with working with the church to make it happen. All training is done for free.

What size team do you bring for the VBS in the Park?

A normal team would usually consist of an adult leader and 2-4 teens.

How does CEF help us prepare for VBS/5 Day Clubs?

A Ministry Coordinator will work with the Pastor or Church coordinator. We have an agreement form and instruction sheet so it is clear what must be done. We also provide promotional material.

Is the church responsible for doing background checks?

CEF of Montana provides the background checks for all those who will have contact with the children or teens.

Feel free to contact CEF of Montana with any questions!

 

Contact Information

PO Box 974 Whitehall MT 59759

406-595-1038

Email: office@cefofmontana.com

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School Year Ministry!

What is a Good News Club®?

A club that meets with groups of children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent’s permission. 

What’s in a Good News Club?

This action-packed time includes Bible lessons, songs, Scripture memory, a missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson’s theme.

Each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust the Lord Jesus as Savior. Every club also includes strong discipleship   training to build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth.

Ministry of the Church!

Good News Club® (GNC) will be a ministry of the local church. CEF will train, equip and provide key aspects to this club for the church but it will simply be a ministry outreach of the local church!

Quick overview of the Church’s role

• Carry out the actual ministry to the kids
• A commitment of 14-26 weeks during the school year
• Responsible for the workers for the club (7-10 folks)
• Finances to facilitate the GNC
• Work within the basics needed by CEF for a club to be called a GNC

Quick overview of CEF’s role

• To help secure a school facility if GNC is to be in a school
• Completing CEF’s Child Protection Policy for all workers including background checks
• Provide the 8-hour initial training and follow up training
• Order CEF curriculum and resources to be used in the GNC by the church

A CEF Ministry coordinator will be assigned to the church for the GNC. They will facilitate the partnership and will continue to communicate with the church in regards to the GNC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this cost the church?

Good News Clubs do require our curriculum to be used. Initial resource pack for the year is about $90-$100. Each 6-week curriculum will be about  $40-$50. Snacks, prizes, any rental fees and etc. are taken care of by the church as well.

What is the required 8 hour training?

It is training on how to minister to children and how to use our GNC curriculum. Usually is done on a Saturday.

What does the 7-10 team members look like?

This team is made up of a leader/coordinator for the club. Those who can teach, lead music, do games, take care of administrative aspects and general helpers. The church is responsible for providing these workers.

Why does CEF require certain aspects to the GNC?

We are a nationally recognized program that takes place in public schools. This helps greatly to get into schools. We also provide the liability insurance for the clubs. This insurance requires us to have basic requirements to cover a GNC.

Is the church responsible for doing background checks?

CEF of Montana provides the background checks for all those who will participate in the club with the children.

Feel free to contact CEF of Montana with any questions!

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Free Training!

We offer training based on our 80 plus years of ministry experience working with children!

Do your children’s workers:

• Know how to lead a child to Christ so the child truly understands and makes that decision without any form of pressure or coercion
• Know how to teach both lost and saved children in the same class
• Know how to teach evangelistic or discipleship Bible lessons
• Need classroom management skills
• Teach in engaging ways
• Know age-related characteristics of children

Prospective children’s workers…

Training can many times give folks who are considering working with children the confidence to step up and serve!

5 Basic areas of Training

1. Evangelism

Includes Biblical basis for kids being saved! How do you share the gospel so they understand and counsel them so they are not pressured to respond? Teaching children how to share the gospel!

2. Child Study

Understanding more about who children are to be able to teach them effectively!

3. Teaching God’s Word to Kids!

Includes aspects of preparing yourself and learning how to present the lessons to impact lives.

4. Class Time

Includes a variety of teachings to help the teacher manage their classroom and ways to keep children engaged and having fun in the class!

5. Discipleship

Includes a variety of ways to help the children grow in their relationship with the Lord and serve Him.

What would training look like?

 We have some initial trainings we would recommend and suggested time frames. Ultimately we will work with the church because:

• Training can be done in a variety of time frames
• Training can be done weekdays or weekends
• Training can be tailored to what the church needs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this cost the church?

CEF of Montana does not charge for our services. We simply come and train.

How does CEF fund this ministry?

We believe God provides funding for His ministry. We trust God’s people and churches to give to our ministry as He leads them.

What time frame is needed to set up a training time?

We are very flexible with working with the church to make it happen. Just depends on our schedules as to how soon we can do it.

Can you tailor the training for our needs?

We offer a variety of topics and will work with the church to meet the needs you have.

How many trainers do you bring?

A normal training team would usually consist of at least 2-4 staff.

How many people can you train at one time?

We are usually only limited to the seating capacity of the place we are doing the training

Does CEF of Montana provide training materials?

We do provide notes for the training and other items.

 

Feel free to contact CEF of Montana with any questions!

Contact Information

PO Box 974 Whitehall MT 59759

406-595-1038

Email: office@cefofmontana.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This last summer was a lot of fun, and it all started off with CYIA training. The training was a lot of hard work and a lot of fun as well.

So, in order to show you how much fun we had, I figured we could show you some of the fun music we used for our clubs and the video we made to help us learn the actions for one of the songs.