What is the Children’s Ministry Leadership Course?

It is a unique 12-week residential training course, which can be taken in two parts, that will equip you for a gospel-centred ministry among children.

What subjects does it cover?

  • The Biblical basis of child evangelism
  • Evangelising today’s child
  • Helping the local church reach out to children
  • Child development studies
  • Innovative ministries to reach and teach children
  • Teaching a Bible lesson to children
  • Problems children face in a contemporary world
  • Pioneering, establishing and building a children’s ministry
  • Training others to reach children
  • Working with teens

Who is CMLC for?

  • Christians interested in the evangelism of children and their growth in grace.
  • Those who feel called to a full-time ministry with Child Evangelism Fellowship.
  • Missionaries or missionary candidates interested in the evangelism of children and training teachers for this ministry.
  • Bible School students who wish to supplement their training with an intensive course in child evangelism.

Conditions of Acceptance

  • Born again and seeking to live a faithful Christian life,
  • In agreement with the CEF Statement of Faith,
  • Good Bible knowledge and some experience in evangelism,
  • Active in children’s ministry,
  • Able to cover the costs of the course.

The next English speaking CMLC will be September – December 2026 in Seaview Camp and Conference Centre, Kilkeel, Northern Ireland.

For further information please email training@cefbritain.org.