Christian Youth in Action
Christian Youth in Action® is a CEF ministry designed to train young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. Students will attend a one-week training camp where they learn to present the Gospel clearly on a child’s level, counsel a child for salvation, and lead a dynamic Bible club ministry for children called the 5-Day Club.
Expectations
Step 1: Complete Interest Form
Step 2: Interview
Step 3: Complete CYIA Application
Step 4: Acceptance to program pending reference checks
Step 5: Successfully complete all CYIA training
Step 6: Participate in summer clubs!
*Attendance is required at both the Pre-training Retreat and Training Camp.
*You must be able to serve at least 2 weeks following Training Camp. You will determine the weeks and they don’t have to be consecutive.
Important Dates (2025)
| Pre-training Retreat | Friday, April 25th – Saturday, April 26th |
Volunteer 2 hrs at JFest | Saturday, May 17th An opportunity for students to practice sharing the Gospel with children. |
| Training Camp | May 25th – May 30th Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center Linden, TN Cost: $400 Immediate family is invited to attend the Commissioning Ceremony on May 30th. |
| 5-Day Clubs | June 2nd-6th June 30th-July 4th Locations are different each week. |
| CYIA Celebration (students, parents & youth pastors) | Thursday, July 10 @ 7:00pm (Location TBD) |
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