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Good News Club®
Reaching Children Where They Live
Find a local Good News Club® and register your child(ren) today!
(Link active Aug - May)
The Heart of CEF® Ministry
From the beginning, the Good News Club® has been at the heart of CEF® ministry. Clubs meet once a week during the school year in public schools, community centers, homes, churches, and other locations.
Thousands of after-school Good News Clubs are being held in public schools nationwide. Since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in June 2001 confirming equal access to public schools, the number of after-school clubs in the USA has increased dramatically—even in districts that denied permission for years!
With their parent’s permission, children hear the Gospel through Bible lessons and missionary stories, songs, and activities, and are encouraged to have a daily quiet time with God. Evangelism and discipleship are primary goals. Partnership with the local church is important to GNC™ ministry as the ultimate goal is to establish children in a Bible-believing local church for ongoing knowledge of God and growth for their Christian living.
“Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”
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- Matthew 14 -
Partner together with us to reach more children through the Good News Club® in North Central Indiana by giving financially as the Lord leads!
CEF of Indiana Inc. North Central Indiana is a U.S. nonprofit tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, consistent with IRS guidelines.
All donations are tax deductible and will be issued a receipt.
All donations are tax deductible and will be issued a receipt.
Now, More Than Ever, Children Need the Gospel
Children today face an increasingly dangerous and hopeless world. Unchurched families in every country – and even in our own community – have no legacy of faith to pass on to their children. They do not know the reason for our hope.
Good News Club® Meets Kids Right Where They Are
In schools (yes, schools!), community centers, churches, and neighborhood homes, teachers who are screened, trained, and equipped lead action-packed Good News Clubs every week, delivering the timeless truths of the Bible in exciting, engaging ways. Children learn the Gospel, and many come to know Jesus as their Savior.
You Can Bring the Gospel to Children
Good News Clubs only happen because of people like YOU! You can help organize and lead a club in your home, at your church, or in your local school. You can support our work of training and equipping teachers with your donations. And most importantly, you can pray for this ministry!
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Find a local Good News Club® and register your child(ren) today!
(Link active Aug - May)
Frequently Asked Questions:
(General Questions)
What Is Good News Club®?
Good News Club® is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship® in which trained teachers meet with groups of children in schools, homes, community centers, churches, apartment complexes, just about anywhere the children can easily and safely meet with their parent's permission. Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF Press®. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missionary story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson's theme.
As with all CEF® ministries, the purpose of Good News Club® is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in a local Bible-believing church for Christian living.
Can We Really Teach the Bible in Public Schools?
Yes! The Gospel has been taught feely in public schools all over the world for some time. Now children in the U.S. have that opportunity too! In 2001 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Good News Clubs v. Milford Central School that Good News Clubs can meet in public schools in the United States after school hours on the same terms as other community groups. Children attend Good News Club® only with their parents' permission.
What can Good News Club® do for my community?
A Good News Club® can identify a home in the neighborhood that is safe for a child to go to in times of trouble. It brings the teaching of biblical morality to his neighborhood. It connects the child and his family to others where they live developing a good community spirit. When you teach God’s Word to children in your neighborhood, your neighbors learn what you believe. Community centers and housing complexes are also great places for a club.
How will the club benefit children?
Children will learn biblical principles, moral values, character qualities, and 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 CEF® Child Protection Policy.
What Is Taught at Good News Club®?
Each week an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from CEF® is presented. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missionary story and review gam other activities focused on the lesson's theme.
Each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust the Lord Jesus as Savior. Every club also includes strong discipleship training to build character and strengthen moral and spiritual growth. All children are encouraged to attend a local Bible-believing church.
Who Teaches at Good News Club®?
Christians who are concerned for boys and girls work together volunteering their time and energy to teach Good News Club®. They are trained by Child Evangelism Fellowship® to have a club that is exciting and informative so that children will want to keep coming. Teachers are asked to sign the CEF® Statement of Faith and agree to abide by the policies of the organization. Adults working with the program are screened according to the CEF® Child Protection Policy.
In the United States there is a movement among churches to adopt a public-school Good News Club®.
Is there any cost for my child to attend?
There is no charge for children to attend. An optional missionary offering may be taken at some clubs.
How Can I Enroll My Child(ren)?
Click the button below to find a local Good News Club® and register your child(ren) today!
(Link active Aug - May)
(Volunteer Questions)
How Can I Get Involved?
There are several opportunities to get involved with Good News Club®.
- You can pray for the children and teachers in the club.
- Become a club teacher or helper by contacting us and asking about training and the Church Partnership Program.*
- You may also prayerfully consider giving toward the ministry.
*CEF® has taken specific steps to ensure the safety of children and volunteers. All club workers must be carefully screened as required by the CEF® Child Protection Policy.
How Can My Church Get Involved?
Many churches have caught this vision and have partnered with CEF® to adopt a public school as their mission field. They pray for the children, recruit teachers, and seek ways to promote the club to elementary school children. Once their team is assembled, CEF® comes alongside to provide the training and materials to make the club a success!
Will I Receive Instruction to Teach?
Yes. Child Evangelism Fellowship® will provide an exciting program to help you become an effective worker. For information on training sessions, contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss with you the information you’ll need.
What Materials Will I Use?
Good News Club® curriculum available from CEF Press® provides all the necessary materials. Curriculums include:
- Bible lesson book
- Visualized verses
- Teaching cards
- Missionary story
- Helps in leading a child to Christ
- Visualized theme song and other song visuals
- Reproducible verse tokens
Where Will I Work?
You will work in your own community under the supervision of the local CEF® director. Your church may adopt a public school or find other suitable locations. Each child attending is enrolled in the club and his or her name is given to a local Bible-believing church for follow-up.
Partner together with us to reach more children through the Good News Club® in North Central Indiana by giving financially as the Lord leads!
CEF of Indiana Inc. North Central Indiana is a U.S. nonprofit tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization, consistent with IRS guidelines.
All donations are tax deductible and will be issued a receipt.
All donations are tax deductible and will be issued a receipt.
To Find Out More...
If you would like to learn more about Good News Club® or how you or your church can get involved, call, click, or use the brief form on the Contact page to get in touch.
