Teaching Children Effectively, Level 1

A practical in-depth learning experience course designed to equip local church members to reach children for Christ in various settings, including Good News Clubs in the community and public schools, as well as other children’s classes. Attention is focused on the lostness of the child without Christ and the biblical basis for child evangelism. Emphasis is placed on organizing and conducting meaningful classroom activities which can enrich children spiritually.

Three required practicum sessions conducted during the course provide each student with evaluated experience in applying the theory taught.

This course is often taught over 4 full Saturdays every other week or for 3 hours a meeting over 10 weeks when taught virtually, but schedules can vary.

After the course, students are required to participate in teaching five children’s classes applying the methods learned in the course to receive their certificate of completion.

Must be at least 15 years old to take this course.

Our teacher trainer is certified to teach this course locally in-person or by Zoom. Contact Kathryn for more information at 256-353-3139 or cefofnal.gnc@gmail.com.

You can also take this course online from CEF USA at CEF’s Children’s Ministries Institute. (click here to go)

Announcing: A TCE1 course for this Fall!

When? Sept 7- Nov 16, 2024 on Saturdays 9am-12pm CST (Orientation Aug 31 9am-10)

Cost? $150 (This includes course student book & a full teaching kit!)

Where? This course is offered virtually by CEF of North Alabama via Zoom. Please use a home computer or tablet, not a phone.

Registration Deadline? Space is limited! Registration opens in June, but you can pre-Register now. Register by or before Aug 10, 2024.

To Register: click here to fill out a pre-Registration form if you are interested in registering, and we will put you on the list for when registration opens!

Teaching Children Effectively, Level 2

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.

Students gain skills which will enable them to offer practical help to children as they establish and develop a personal relationship with God.

Two required practicum sessions conducted during the course provide each student with evaluated experience in applying the theory taught.

This course is often taught over 4 full Saturdays every other week or 3 hours one day a week for 10 weeks when taught virtually, but schedules can vary.

Prerequisite: Teaching Children Effectively, Level 1

After the course, students are required to participate in teaching five children’s classes applying the methods learned in the course to receive their certificate of completion.

Our teacher trainer is in the process of being certified to teach this course locally in-person or by Zoom. If you have received your TCE Level 1 certificate and are interested in taking TCE Level 2, contact Kathryn for more information at 256-353-3139 or cefofnal.gnc@gmail.com.

You can also take this course online from CEF USA at CEF’s Children’s Ministries Institute. (click here to go)

Children’s Ministries Institute

Several classes are also available online from CEF USA at CEF’s Children’s Ministries Institute. (click here to go)

Some courses are free, while others have a cost. There are also free demonstrations of CEF Bible lessons and songs. (click here to see available courses)