Good News Clubs

Every Good News Club® worker is trained. CEF conducts extensive training so that each worker knows what to do from the time he/she enters the school parking lot until the last child is placed in a car with the parent. Every Good News Club® worker is trained. CEF conducts extensive training so that each worker knows what to dofrom the time he/she enters the school parking lot until the last child is placed in a car with the parent.

Boys and girls ages 5 through 12 gather with their friends to sing fun and interesting, visualized songs. They enjoy playing games to help them memorize verses from God's Word. Through the missionary time they learn of others around the world who are following Jesus. The visualized Bible story applies God's Word to what is happening in their lives to encourage them how to live. They play review games that helps cement what they've learned during that day's club. An opportunity to receive Jesus as Savior is given at every club.

Because ofa 2001 Supreme Court ruling, religious organizations like CEF can teach children about Jesus right inside the doors of the public schools. Although Good News Clubs usually meet in the schools, they can also meet in individual homes, community centers or any other meeting places in areas where there are children. We want to make it easy and convenient for them to attend because often times unsaved parents will not bring their children to a church.

Christians who are concerned for boys and girls work together volunteering their time and energy to teach and work in the Good News Clubs. They are trained by Child Evangelism Fellowship to have a club that is exciting and informative so that children will want to keep coming. All volunteers are asked to sign the CEF® Statement of Faith and agree to abide by the policies of the organization.

Want to host or teach a Good News Club, or get more information? Contact us!

                  10 Reasons Why Schools
               Want A Good News Club

1. The Good News Club® assists in developing good citizens.Teachers and principals have said that they can see a difference in kids who go to Good News Club because it assists in developing good citizenship by teaching children moral values, character and respect for authority.

2. The Good News Club® meets after school hours.Workers are careful to never cause disruption to the academic program of the school. Good News Clubs are conducted by reputable volunteers who are thoroughly screened for the safety of the children.

3. The Good News Club® is free to all children. All boys and girls from K-5th grade are invited to attend Good News Club. There is no charge to participate in the club. The sponsoring church or organization covers all costs of the club.

4. Signed permission forms from a parent are required for any child to attend Good News Club®.The permission slip includes needed information concerning the child’s allergies, emergency contacts and persons allowed to pick the child up from club. Parents are always welcomed to visit the club.

5. All Good News Club® workers are screened. Every volunteer is screened as required by CEF's Child Protection Policy. CEF also carries a three million-dollar liability insurance policy.

6. Every Good News Club® worker is well trained.CEF conducts extensive training so that each worker knows what to do from the time he/she enters the school parking lot until the last child is placed in a car with their parent. Training is ongoing throughout the year so each weekly club is well run.

7. Good News Club® workers are with the children during the entire club hour.The GNC worker/child ratio is typically 1:7.   Workers stay with the children throughout club until the last child is picked up.

8. Good News Club® workers clean the club area. After the last child leaves, workers are responsible to clean the area where club was conducted.

9. There is one contact person between the Good News Club® and the school.This avoids confusion and miscommunication. This contact person will provide the school with a list of all children attending the club as well as any other pertinent information.

10. Good News Club® provides positive fun for the children.Learning Bible stories, songs and verses is made fun through games, visuals and dramatic teaching. A snack is also provided each week.