Summer Missions

Christian Youth in Action serves by providing 5-Day Clubs in the local community, whether a YMCA, Community Center or Backyard. 5-Day Club is an exciting, fun-filled one and a half hour held each day for five consecutive days. It includes: dynamic Bible lessons, creative learning activities, inspiring missionary stories, meaningful songs, and life-changing Scripture memorization. Christian Youth are trained and equipped to share the Gospel, Counsel for Salvation, and lead in songs, games and Bible verse memorization.

 

Christian Youth in Action (CYIA)

How are you spending your summer? As relaxing as it may be to chill at the pool or hang out with friends, what if you chose instead to make an eternal impact in the lives of kids right where you live? High school and college-age students from around your state are coming together to reach the boys and girls of your community – and YOU can be a part of this team!

 
 

Overview

Christian Youth In Action® (CYIA™) is a program designed to train you and a team of other young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. You will attend a one to two week training school where you will learn to present the Gospel clearly on a child’s level, counsel a child for salvation and lead a dynamic club ministry for kids. Components of this club include teaching a Bible lesson, a real-life missionary story and a Bible verse as well as leading songs, games and a fun review time.

After this training, you will return to your local community and teach clubs at various locations with a team of other young people. These clubs take place out in the community with predominantly unsaved kids who don’t regularly attend church. You will be able to take the light of the Gospel to them in their apartment complexes, day care centers, neighborhoods, schools and other community locations. Depending on the state you serve in, you will teach clubs from one to five weeks during the summer.

If you have a heart for ministry and want to team up with other young people to reach the children in your community, then CYIA is for you!

Just think, this summer you can:

  • Reach boys and girls with the Gospel

  • See your faith and vision grow deeper

  • Build new friendships that will last a lifetime

  • Grow in communication, teamwork, endurance, responsibility, and self-confidence

  • Gain experience for ministry in your own local church, school or vocation

Now, doesn’t THAT sound like a rewarding summer?!

How Do I Get Involved?

Click here to contact the local Greater Birmingham CEF office to find out specific dates and requirements for your area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who sponsors the club?

5-Day Club is sponsored by CEF, an international, Bible-centered organization, which has been in existence for over 85 years. CEF shares the Gospel with more than 19.5 million children each year.

Many times local churches co-sponsor the club as an effective outreach.

Who can attend?

5-Day Club is open to all boys and girls between the ages of five and twelve, regardless of religious background. Parents are welcome to attend the club with their child.

Who teaches the club?

Christians who are concerned for the spiritual well-being of children teach the club. These teachers have received specialized training from CEF and are carefully screened as required by the child protection policy of CEF.

Is there any cost?

There is no charge for children to attend. An optional missionary offering will be taken each day.

How will the club benefit children?

Children will learn: biblical principles, moral values, character qualities, respect for authority.

Will children be safe?

CEF has taken specific steps to ensure the safety of every child. All club workers have been carefully screened as required by the child protection policy of CEF.