CEF® NorCal Central Coast includes Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. We are a diverse region with some areas of affluence and some areas of poverty, as well as foothills and farmlands. Our region is home to over 770,000 people. Unfortunately, according to a 2019 Barna Study, Monterey-Salinas are listed as the 14th most unchurched cities in the United States.
This is why we endeavor to share the Good News of Jesus with as many children as possible - for their good and God's glory!
Our passion is to reach every child with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, disciple them in God’s Word, establish them in a local church and help them find ways to serve.
Support a ministry that is making an eternal impact! Your partnership with us provides these free clubs to children all around the Central Coast, training for our volunteers, and quality materials for all our outreaches. Your gift makes a big impact on our world!
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CEF NorCal Central Coast is passionate about educating children through the Bible. We believe it sets the standard of living and helps children grow and learn about Jesus Christ. We offer the Good News Club® and 5-Day Club® ministries where children hear Bible stories, play games, and sing songs in a fun environment.
We currently have Good News Clubs in 7 locations around the Central Coast. Our clubs are free to attend and open to all kids K-6! We are always looking to expand into more neighborhoods and schools. If you would like to see a Good News Club at your child’s school please email us today!
We welcome new volunteers to our ministry! All of our volunteers are screened and trained to ensure success of the ministry and alignment with CEF policies.
Volunteers range from 12-82 years old and can be from any denomination and walks of life.
We are so excited to see more Good News Clubs coming to our area as we seek to reach every girl and boy with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Clubs are fun and engaging and teach timeless truths to the students that attend. Register your child today!
Learning the Bible provides a multitude of benefits to kids, including:
After school programs offer many benefits to children of all ages, including: