10 Keys of the Kingdom
"John Blake Shares His Heart for City Kids" blog for revolutionary
Christians
From
Pastors and Leaders “Our
church will be working with kids after school each week. I'm thankful for
CEF and those who cast a vision for local pastors to participate in a Good
News Club program within our own church community.” a Burlington, NC
pastor “We appreciate you
for what you do with the kids here (public housing sites) in the Good News
Club... thank you CEF.” DHA
Creative ministries
are a vital part of the regular CEF outreach in Durham. Featured above are Ross
Family Ministries (clowning) and Paneh Mime International (with mic).
Weekly
Sports Camps
To be held this Fall Sep. thru Nov. 4-6 PM outside in Durham communities
where CEF club ministry already exists.
Multiple coaching and ministry opportunities are available. Contact CEF at 919.399.1979 if
interested in serving with these events.
Duke
2010
Reconciler's Weekend Conference Sep. 24-25 at
Duke Divinity School
Reconcilers Weekend
is an annual event hosted by the Duke Center for Reconciliation, which brings a leading practitioner and a leading theologian, each dedicated to a life of Christian reconciliation, to share their stories and wisdom at Duke Divinity School. The program is designed to provide theological and ministry formation to students, pastors, lay Christians, and other ministry practitioners.
Online registration
is available to the public.
2011 tentative dates
June 26-July 2
July 10-16 Confirmation of these
tentative dates will be available by Nov. 30, 2010 for info and registration
regarding the Breakout! 2011 urban boot camp.
What’s good with you? Encouraging words and video
found at BrandNewz with Christopher Martin. See the CEF More
Than Gold story among many other inspirational clips.
Mission to Malawi The CEF Durham chapter and CEF
of Malawi continued a partnership in 2010 through prayer, training, ministry
resources, and supplies. Joseph Khondowe and his staff (above) have reported
over 9,500 children receiving Christ in school-based clubs.
From friends of CEF around Durham and beyond... “Pray
for teens losing interest in God and help for our workers to reach out to
them. Joseph K, CEF Malawi
"For
protection from thieves and for completion of renovations to our new home in
Durham..." Smith Family “Pray
for a meeting in August with the new DPS Superintendent Eric Becoats and
several ministry leaders (including CEF).” John Blake
"For the Good
News Across America mission in Boston this summer for 2 weeks July 19-31."
Dottie Whitney “Pray
that more local churches and ministries will participate in the 10
Challenge." CEF Committee/Board Also
current requests & updates
Education
Discipleship & Teacher Training
CEF of Durham offers educational opportunities for
workers involved in children's ministries and missions outreach. These
include courses from the Children's Ministries Institute®,
the CEF Urban Center of Light, and training tailored for mission teams and
churches. Classes are held at the Joe O'Daniel Exchange Center at 801 Gilbert St.
Durham unless noted.
Orientation, Basic, and Advanced
training for Good News
Club® workers in communities, schools,
and churches are offered each season and on request. Summer outreach,
urban ministries, and other specialized topics are offered
annually. Course Registration sign up online
here!
Intermediate Level courses are offered:
Teaching Children Effectively® Levels 1 & 2
These courses are designed to offer a fresh method approach to teaching
to children. Based on spiritual and educational principles, these
courses provide the procedures for leading children to Christ
and discipleship in the Word of God for biblical living.
The class (below) was completed Jan. 30, 2010 with five of these students
receiving their Level-1 teaching credentials.
Students and staff from TCE Level 1 held at
the Chinese Christian Missions Church - Durham
Next Scheduled Course!
Registration is open for TCE-2 Oct. 2-30,
2010 at Lake Waccamaw, N.C. This TCE course to be
held on Fridays 7:00 - 9:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA) 2011
TBA Basic training offered to teen and adult students involved
in local summer missions through Child Evangelism Fellowship of North Carolina
- Camp Good News in Asheville, N.C.
Urban
Missions training for reaching city kids Urban Missions Boot Camp is offered to those engaged in various urban ministries.
The 2011 training and mission outreach called BREAKOUT!
will be held for the fourth year in Durham with various sessions. Probable
dates are June 26-July 2 and July 10-16. Applications, information, and specific requests can be handled
and downloaded
here
Urban Boot Camp Overview.pdf.
Registration: Please inquire and ask questions on contact
page.
The
Children's Ministries Institute®
provides specialized, practical training
in children's ministries not found in Bible colleges or Christian
universities. This is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship,
Inc. The institute is located at the CEF International Headquarters in
Warrenton, MO.
provides urban ministry resources and training
CEF Durham and its student ministers have accepted the challenge
of Dr. John Perkins to
embrace the biblical ideals of community development and the vision of Durham
becoming a City of Hope. You can obtain two of his classic books, Let
Justice Roll Down and With Justice for All at the CEF Urban Center
of Light. These and many other resources are available regarding the
principles of biblical reconciliation and Christian
Community Development at the center located at 600 E. Main St. in downtown
Durham. A full library of teaching ideas and resources for children's ministry
as well as access to all CEF Press literature are available.
Cassies Garden
CEF of Durham offers educational opportunities for
workers involved in children's ministries and missions outreach. These
include courses from the Children's Ministries Institute®,
the CEF Urban Center of Light, and training tailored for mission teams and
churches. Classes are held at the Joe O'Daniel Exchange Center at 801 Gilbert St.
Durham unless noted.
Intermediate Level courses are offered: 
