Serving children since 1937
CEF in the region is the French and Creole speaking branch of Child Evangelism Fellowship, present in most countries of the world.
Our vision
Every child
Matthew 18:14
No child is too young, too far or too poor to hear the Gospel.
Every nation
Mark 16:15
From Canada to French Guiana, we serve children in their own language and culture.
Every day
2 Timothy 3:15
We want the Word of God to walk with children in their everyday life.
Our strategy
Training
Christian teaching courses prepare teachers, parents and church leaders to teach the Bible to children.
Teaching materials
Illustrated lessons, songs and visual tools are produced and adapted in the languages of the region.
Support
Coordinators and local leaders visit clubs, encourage teachers and follow the needs on the ground.
Our values
- 01The Bible, God’s Word, at the heart of all teaching
- 02Prayer before every action
- 03The protection and respect of every child
- 04Partnership with the local church
- 05Excellence in teaching
- 06Integrity in the use of gifts
Our history
1937
CEF is founded
Jesse Irvin Overholtzer, convinced that a child can truly believe in Jesus Christ, founds Child Evangelism Fellowship in the United States.
1983
CEF in the region
The first clubs and the first teacher trainings start in Haiti and the French speaking Caribbean.
Today
Seven countries, four languages
Canada, Haiti, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana form the Creole and French speaking NAC region.