TRAINING

 

The little book with no words has been used as a tool to lead untold numbers to the Lord Jesus Christ. Training in effective methods for using The Wordless Book is now available online for free through the Children's Ministries Institute®. 

Start preparing now for summer ministry: VBS, 5-Day Club®, camp, fair ministry and mission trips. Team members may enjoy the convenience of online training as they prepare for summer ministry or special event outreach. 

The short training seminar is designed to equip individuals to effectively present the message of salvation.

Go to CMI Online Wordless Book course page.

(Get a The Wordless Book for your iPhone or Android by downloading the Child Evangelism Fellowship app and looking under the Resources tab.)


The Children's Ministries Institute is excited to announce online training! Designed to meet the busy lifestyles of those who minister to children, these seminars and courses provide biblical, practical instruction on a variety of topics.

Understanding Today’s Child
Understanding Today’s Child is a study of child development and behavior from birth through adolescence as related to the unique problems faced in today’s society.  Read More…

Teaching Children Effectively Level 1 (TCE)
TCE Level 1 is a practical learning experience designed to equip students with basic skills and effective methods to evangelize children and immediately begin a neighborhood outreach ministry.  Read More....

Romans Road Demo Course
The Romans Road for Children is a free 3-week demo course designed to train students in how to present the Gospel in a simplified way with children using the tool of the Romans Road.  Read More...

Teaching to Transform Seminar Series
The Teaching to Transform Seminar Series covers various topics related to direct ministry to children. Biblical principles and practical ideas are clearly communicated in each 20-30 minute seminar.  Read More…


The Children's Ministries Institute® exists for the express purpose of promoting the evangelization and discipleship of children around the world. This purpose is carried out primarily through training and equipping workers and leaders for Child Evangelism Fellowship® ministries.

In addition, those working in the local church and other mission organizations can benefit from the training which will enable them to minister to children in their sphere of influence.

Believing that ministry to children is crucial for world evangelization, the Children's Ministries Institute

  • Prepares students to evangelize unreached children with the Word of God, disciple them and establish them in a local Bible centered church.
  • Equips them to offer practical training for adults desiring to have an impact on future generations through dynamic outreach ministries to children.
  • Helps them build the managerial and leadership skills needed for developing a children's ministry primarily in Child Evangelism Fellowship and also in other missionary organizations.

Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 is designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children. Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain a ministry where he lives. Student practicums are a vital part of the instructional procedure makingTCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism.


Child Evangelism Fellowship is serious about training believers to effectively evangelize and disciple children. We offer a variety of options for your church from online courses for groups or individuals to customized on-site training through local CEF chapters.

Training events include:

  • Teaching a Bible lesson

  • Counseling a child for salvation

  • Teaching a memory verse or song

  • Orderly classrooms (discipline)


Ready To Get Started?  

We require all of our volunteers to complete and return these documents before getting involved with our ministry.  The forms are available below for your convenience, but you are also very welcome to swing by and pick up the forms at our office at 200 North Beckham Avenue, Tyler, TX 75702.  

Please click the image to start the PDF download of our CEF VOLUNTEER PACKET.