TCE-1
The goal of TCE is to produce ministry practitioners who not only have the intellectual know-how to minister to children but who an actually “do ministry.”
We currently do not have any TCE-1 courses scheduled but we would love to have another one! This is excellent training for anyone wanting to take a next step in children’s ministry. If you are interested, please contact us today! Visit CEF’s website for more information on this course.
What is Teaching Children Effectively Level 1?
The goal of TCE is to produce ministry practitioners who not only have the intellectual know-how to minister to children but who an actually “do ministry.” If you are a Sunday school teacher, parent, church leader, college student, or missionary TCE can benefit you.
TCE 1 is designed to offer a fresh approach to classroom learning and will equip students with basic skills and effective methods to evangelize children. Emphasis is placed on organizing and conducting meaningful class-room activities that enrich children spiritually and are also enjoyable.
In addition to regular course work, 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 90 days of completion of the course to receive a certificate.
All course instructors are credentialed through the Children’s Ministry Institute and are experienced children’s workers and teacher trainers.
Prerequisites:
- Be a born-again Christian
- At least 15 years of age
- Willing to participate in all class activities including practicum sessions
Course Subjects:
- Importance of Conversion
- How to Lead a Child to Christ
- Importance of the Teacher
- Scripture Memorization
- Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation
- Visual Communication in Teaching
- Teaching with Music
- Teaching Children to Pray
- Counseling the Child for Salvation
- Managing your Classroom
- Encouraging the Newly Converted Child
The cost of this course $125 payable to CEF of Broome County. Usually 3 credits can transfer to many other Christian colleges as well. You also will receive a 5 week curriculum to use in your ministry. Students will be required to teach a segment of 5 Good News Clubs, Party Clubs, or other CEF Functions within 6 months of finishing the course.