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!
Why Christian Youth In action?
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 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.
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 YOU START?
Recruiting for CYIA™ begins in the spring. The program is open to teens ages 13-19 who are interested in serving the Lord alongside a team of like minded students from your area. You can begin the application process by contacting the local office. The process includes a submitted application and interview, that will take place with one or more of our staff members at the local office. The fee to participate in the program is $450, which covers part of the cost of training, materials, and expenses. If needed, the student can raise the funds with help from CEF staff. The student is obligated to attend a week of training in early June, as well as serve at least two weeks of the summer.
