Every summer over 50 teenagers from all over Wisconsin come for two weeks of training to learn how to go out into their neighborhoods and reach children with the Gospel in backyard 5-Day Clubs. This training program is called Christian Youth In Action (or CYIA™).  For the state of Wisconsin (with the exception of the Milwaukee area), this two-week training is held at Camp Fairwood in the Westfield and Coloma area.

The teenagers and college students who attend training (known as "summer missionaries") learn how to effectively teach these 5-Day Clubs, which meet for five days in a row (M-F) for about an hour per day during the summer.  5-Day Club hosts gather the kids in their neighborhoods and invite two CEF summer missionaries to come and share Bible lessons with them, sing songs, teach verses, and play games…all while clearly sharing the Gospel message and giving them an opportunity to receive Christ.  

Through CYIA training, the summer missionaries become equipped for the rest of the summer to lead children to Christ at 5-Day Clubs in neighborhoods all over their area, and to share the Gospel message at local fairs.   During the summer of 2006 in Wisconsin, over 3,000 children were reached through the 5-Day Club ministry alone, and 286 children accepted Christ as Savior!  In addition, over 500 people accepted Christ through the CEF fair ministry in Wisconsin!

The CYIA program has a profound impact on the lives of summer missionaries.   Through solid, Biblical training they learn practical evangelism, gain experience in leading children to the Lord, are able to give firsthand testimony to God's power, build lifelong friendships, experience personal growth, and not to mention have a really fun camp experience!

 

If you or someone you know might be interested in serving as a summer missionary, or if you'd like more information about CYIA, please contact the CEF office! Please also visit www.summermissions.com for more summer ministry opportunities around the world with Child Evangelism Fellowship!" 

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