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Valley

Teaching Kids Effectively™

The goal of TCE™ is to produce ministry practitioners who not only have the intellectual know-how to minister to children, but who can actually “do ministry”. TCE will give you a practical, hands-on training that will allow you to take your ministry to children to a new level. All course instructors are credentialed through the Children’s Ministries Institute^® and are experienced children’s workers and teacher trainers.

A certificate will be awarded by CMI^® to all who successfully complete the course. Academic credit may be available by contacting your college of choice. Students can earn five Continuing Education Units in professional education or in Bible for completing this course. Credit for this course may be applied toward the CMI 12-week diploma program (cefcmi.com).

TCE 1

TCE level 1 is designed to offer a fresh approach to classroom learning. It will equip students with basic skills and effective methods to evangelize children and immediately begin a neighborhood outreach ministry or sustain their current ministry. Emphasis is placed on organizing and conducting meaningful classroom activities that enrich children spiritually and are also enjoyable.

In addition to regular coursework, three practicum sessions conducted during the course provide each student with evaluated experience in applying the theory and thought. Students are also required to participate in teaching five children’s classes within six months of completion of the course to receive a certificate.

SAMPLE SUBJECTS

The Importance of Conversion

How to Lead a Child to Christ

Encouraging the Newly Converted Child

Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation

Conducting a Community Outreach

The Importance of the Teacher

Managing Your Classroom

Scripture Memorization

PREREQUISITES

To enroll in TCE level 2 you must:

Be a born-again Christian
Be at least 15 years of age
Be willing to participate in all class activities, including practicum sessions

Auditing is not permitted.

5 Saturdays — January 16, 23, 30, February 13, 20, 2027

9:00 am – 3:45 pm

CEF Silicon Valley office

$175 registration fee includes materials & lunch

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TCE 2

TCE level 2 is designed to enable you to effectively guide saved children in their walk with the Lord. Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course builds on those things learned in level 1 and provides practical methods for discipling boys and girls.

Although the focus of TCE 2 is on the saved child, a strong evangelistic emphasis is also presented.

Student practicums continue to be a vital part of the instructional process.

OBJECTIVES

To provide each student with:

Effective methods in communicating spiritual truths to children

Basic helps and teaching tools in guiding saved children in the systematic process of spiritual growth

Practical ideas for enriching the progressive development of Christian character.

SUBJECTS

General Concepts of Spiritual Development

Basic Needs of the Child

Confession of Sin

Devotional Life

Developing the Child’s Appreciation of God

Being a Witness for God

Teaching Missions

Christian Conduct

The Ministry of Teaching

Objectives

Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation

Teaching the Message of Salvation in the Class Hour

Motivating Faithful Attendance

PLUS — You choose five practical teaching opportunities with children to enhance classroom study.

PREREQUISETS