Local Coordinator​/Director

• Fulfilling the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the chapter
• Executing and accomplishing the plans and objectives of CEF USA Ministries, local committee and state board
• Overseeing all aspects of the ministry within the local chapter with the assistance of local committee, volunteers and staff
• Lead (implement, grow, improve) a chapter-wide prayer strategy and model a ministry grounded in prayer
• Promote Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs, and CYIA to expand ministry reach
• Recruit, train, equip, and supervise volunteers and staff
• Maintain direct ministry contact with children through CEF programs
• Build and sustain CYIA ministry, including staff and volunteer recruitment and training of short-term missionaries
• Coordinate Kick-Off, Quick Start, Jump Start, and other training events for CYIA
• Promote further opportunities to serve - including Short-Term Missions and other CEF ministries
• Participate in CYIA Training School as assigned
• Work with the local committee to develop vision and strategic plans for evangelizing and discipling children (within the chapter)
• Mobilize churches as ministry partners and cultivate long-term relationships
• Provide leadership development, training, coaching, and evaluation for staff and volunteers
• Assist the local committee in fundraising efforts to sustain ministry operations
• Conduct routine employee appraisals for paid staff
• Ensure compliance with all CEF policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Maintain adequate, accurate, and timely records, reports, minutes, communications, and donor receipts
• Develop and submit annual budgets in collaboration with the local committee to the State Director
• Communicate consistently and professionally with the State Director and committee
• Attend statewide Local Director meetings and trainings

• Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer
• Unquestionable passion for reaching children with the Gospel
• Ability to recognize how God moves in our midst as He builds the local work (one person/church at a time)
• Extensive experience in teaching and evangelizing children biblically
• Be a continual learner, love the local church, and understand how to mobilize ministry partners
• Experience discipling, training, and supervising volunteers or staff
• Strong relational, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to identify leaders, cast vision, organize groups, and evaluate ministry programs
• Flawless record of behavior toward children and families
• Understanding of how to mobilize churches as ministry partners
• At least one year of Bible College or Seminary training with solid academic performance
• Commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement.

Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills in overseeing ministry operations, recruiting and training volunteers, and developing strategic plans for evangelizing children. Committed to fostering relationships with churches and community partners while ensuring compliance with CEF policies and maintaining accurate records.

• Extensive Experience In Teaching Children
• Strong Relational Skills
• Leadership Development And Training
• Ability To Mobilize Ministry Partners
• Commitment To CEF's Statement Of Faith

• Teaching
• Evangelizing
• Discipling
• Training Volunteers
• Organizing Events
• Budget Development
• Record Keeping
• Fundraising
• Program Evaluation
• Compliance Management

• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Relational Skills
• Communication
• Coaching

• Bible College Training
• Seminary Training

• Child Evangelism Fellowship
• Good News Clubs
• 5-Day Clubs
• CYIA
• Short-Term Missions
• Ministry Compliance Agreement
• Vision Casting
• Volunteer Supervision
• Prayer Strategy
• Local Church Mobilization