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Teaching children Effectively 

Level 1 (TCE 1)

About the Course

Teaching Children Effectively (TCETM) 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 making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism.
Course Objectives

To provide each student with:

Increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children

Effective methods of evangelism

Basic skills for organizing and conducting productive children'sBible classes

Practical ideas which make learning enjoyable for boys and girls

Instructors

All course instructors specialize in children's ministry and are trained and certified by CEF Inc.

Course Subjects

    * The Child in the New Testament

    * The Importance of Conversion

    * How to Lead a Child to Christ

    * Encouraging the Newly Converted Child

    * Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation

    * The Invitation
    * Counseling the Child for Salvation

    * The Neighborhood Outreach
    * The Importance of the Teacher Discipline
    * Visual Communication in Teaching
    * Scripture Memorization
    * Teaching with Music
    * Teaching Children to Pray

PLUS! - Participation in five children's classes applying the knowledge gained in the course.

Course Prerequisites

To enroll in TCE Level 1 you must be:

    * A born-again Christian
    * At least 15 years of age
    * Willing to participate in all class activities including practicum sessions

Teaching children Effectively 

Level 2 (TCE 2)

The focus of TCE Level 2 is discipleship. Students will learn how lead children in a systematic process of spiritual growth.
TCE Level 2 Course Subjects

    * General Concepts of Spiritual Development
    * Basic Needs of the Child
    * Confession of Sin
    * Devotional Life
    * Developing the Child’s Appreciation of God
    * Being a Witness for God
    * Teaching Missions
    * Christian Conduct
    * The Ministry of Teaching
    * Objectives
    * Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation
    * Teaching the Message of Salvation in the Class Hour
    * Motivating Faith Attendance

Course Prerequisites

To enroll in TCE Level 2 must have successfully completed TCE 1 and be:

    * A born-again Christian
    * At least 15 years of age
    * Willing to participate in all class activities including practicum sessions 

Super Seminars

• Super Seminars are dynamic modular training sessions for Children’s Workers, Scripture Teachers and Sunday School teachers. 
• Super Seminars include 26 dynamic training sessions for Children's Workers.
• Super Seminars are available from any CEF Office and can be run in churches, halls, homes or anyway a group of teachers can gather.

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Children's Ministry Institute (CMI)

The Children's Ministries Institute provides specialized, practical training in children's ministries not found in Bible colleges or Christian universities.

If you have a heart for reaching children for Christ and discipling them, if you desire to train others in this ministry or if you are seeking career opportunities in this field, CMI is just what you are looking for.

Children's Ministries
Gain insights for understanding, evangelizing and discipling children through a variety of methods and programs.

Teacher Training
Pass on your training and passion for children by systematically discipling and equipping teachers to minister effectively to children. 

Leadership Development
Called to ministry? Cultivate the qualities necessary to administrate a children's ministry and to give godly leadership.