Christian Youth In Action
Equipping Christian Teenagers to Share the Gospel
with Children in their Own Neighborhoods
with Children in their Own Neighborhoods
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CEF trains young people (14-22) to lead a 5-day mini VBS with high-energy games and songs, teach exciting Bible and missions stories and introduce kids to the one who loves them most, Jesus Christ!
This training prepares young people to become active members in the Body of Christ, serving their church through children’s ministry. They are equipped to teach in 5-Day Club, Vacation Bible School, Sunday school or any outreach to kids. They learn to share a clear and simple Gospel message with children, their peers, and adults! |
"What's my summer compared to a child's eternity?" |
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2024 CYIA Summer Recap |
"Four years ago, I was scared to talk to anyone I didn't know, let alone stand in front of twenty kids that I'd never seen before! But now I have confidence to jump up with a smile and share Jesus' love with kids who have never heard of Him.... I have been able to have meaningful conversations with kids in our community, and even just last week I was able to encourage a girl who is wanting to share the Gospel with her friends at school. I wouldn't have had the opportunity to do this without CYIA!" |
2025 DatesMonthly Meet-Ups (training and fellowship)
Last Sunday of the Month, 1-4pm (Generally) CYIA Training Camp Early June - TBD 5-Day Club weeks Mid-June to Mid-August Camp Good News (CYIAers encouraged to volunteer) Elementary Camp - TBD Middle-School Camp - TBD Summer Ministry Finale End of August |
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Frequent Asked Questions
Q: What if I am not quite old enough to be a CYIAer, what can I do?
A: If you are between the age of 12-14 you can be a SMAer (Summer Missionary Assistant)! You would receive training locally in order to help at clubs.
Q: How do I become a CYIAer?
A: Start by filling out the forms below. Then in June when we have our CYIA training camp, you will learn all of the teaching techniques and systems to running a 5-Day Club. Once you are done with these you will officially be a CYIAer!
Q: Where will I get my training?
A: The 1 week training is usually at Jericho Hills camp in Lucas, Iowa. For one week you will study and learn new techniques about teaching 5-Day Clubs. This camp does cost, but we will help you raise support if needed. There are different levels of training depending on your experience with CEF and age. You will pass practicums to be able to teach different sections.
Q: What will I be doing as a CYIAer?
A: After you complete the training at camp, you will be working with your team leader as clubs are scheduled to make sure that there is help for each club and decide who will be teaching what parts of the club. Once you are assigned to your clubs you will decide on transportation to the club location, this may be via car pooling, driving yourself, or having someone drop you off and pick you up. You may have several clubs in one day, but this is not always the case. These clubs are often in back yards, parks, houses, and churches. At the club you will be doing activities, songs, a missionary story, a Bible lesson, and more. Teaching will be decided on level of training you received at camp and what practicums you passed.
Q: What is my time commitment and is there any salary?
A: This is at minimum a 3 week time commitment in the summer. The first week you will receive training and then after that you'll spend at least 2 weeks teaching 5-Day Clubs. It is your choice to either raise support (salary) or not. If you choose to raise support we will help you with this process.
Q: What is the benefit of being a CYIAer?
A: The reason is in the name of the ministry, Christian Youth In Action. We want to share God's love with children, teaching them about Jesus and helping them to learn more about the Bible, from Genesis to Revelations. When you take action with us as a CYIAer you join us in showing children the truth of the Gospel. Not only are you bringing the Good News to children, you are gaining skills that you can use the rest of your life to share about the truth of God.
A: If you are between the age of 12-14 you can be a SMAer (Summer Missionary Assistant)! You would receive training locally in order to help at clubs.
Q: How do I become a CYIAer?
A: Start by filling out the forms below. Then in June when we have our CYIA training camp, you will learn all of the teaching techniques and systems to running a 5-Day Club. Once you are done with these you will officially be a CYIAer!
Q: Where will I get my training?
A: The 1 week training is usually at Jericho Hills camp in Lucas, Iowa. For one week you will study and learn new techniques about teaching 5-Day Clubs. This camp does cost, but we will help you raise support if needed. There are different levels of training depending on your experience with CEF and age. You will pass practicums to be able to teach different sections.
Q: What will I be doing as a CYIAer?
A: After you complete the training at camp, you will be working with your team leader as clubs are scheduled to make sure that there is help for each club and decide who will be teaching what parts of the club. Once you are assigned to your clubs you will decide on transportation to the club location, this may be via car pooling, driving yourself, or having someone drop you off and pick you up. You may have several clubs in one day, but this is not always the case. These clubs are often in back yards, parks, houses, and churches. At the club you will be doing activities, songs, a missionary story, a Bible lesson, and more. Teaching will be decided on level of training you received at camp and what practicums you passed.
Q: What is my time commitment and is there any salary?
A: This is at minimum a 3 week time commitment in the summer. The first week you will receive training and then after that you'll spend at least 2 weeks teaching 5-Day Clubs. It is your choice to either raise support (salary) or not. If you choose to raise support we will help you with this process.
Q: What is the benefit of being a CYIAer?
A: The reason is in the name of the ministry, Christian Youth In Action. We want to share God's love with children, teaching them about Jesus and helping them to learn more about the Bible, from Genesis to Revelations. When you take action with us as a CYIAer you join us in showing children the truth of the Gospel. Not only are you bringing the Good News to children, you are gaining skills that you can use the rest of your life to share about the truth of God.