Christian Youth in Action
Christian Youth in Action® is a CEF ministry designed to train young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. Students will attend a one-week training camp where they learn to present the Gospel clearly on a child’s level, counsel a child for salvation, and lead a dynamic Bible club ministry for children called the 5-Day Club.
Expectations
Step 1: Complete Interest Form
Step 2: Interview
Step 3: Complete CYIA Application
Step 4: Acceptance to program pending reference checks
Step 5: Successfully complete all CYIA training
Step 6: Participate in summer clubs!
*Attendance is required at all Pre-training dates and Training Camp.
*You must be able to serve at least 2 weeks following Training Camp. You will determine the weeks and they don’t have to be consecutive.
Important Dates (2024)
| Pre-training | Part 1: Saturday, April 6th | 9 am – 3 pm |
Volunteer 2 hrs at JFest | Saturday, May 18th An opportunity for students to practice sharing the Gospel with children. |
| Training Camp | May 26th – May 31st Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center Linden, TN Cost: $300 Immediate family is invited to attend the Commissioning Ceremony on May 31st. |
| 5-Day Clubs | June 3rd – 7th Locations are different each week. |
| CYIA Celebration (students, parents & youth pastors) | Thursday, July 18 @ 7:00pm (Location TBD) |
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