Academics

Program Descriptions

The Children’s Ministries Institute (CMI) offers several different diploma and certificate programs. Each has a distinct emphasis and time commitment. Read through the descriptions below to find the one best suited to your needs.

 

Programs of Study

Children's Ministries Institute Diploma

This comprehensive program consists of eight courses including training in direct ministry to children, teacher training and leading a children’s ministry.
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12 Weeks

The Master Teacher Certificate

The program is designed for students who desire to concentrate on training for direct ministries to children. The Master Teacher certificate will be awarded to the student upon the successful completion of four courses in children’s ministry.
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5 Weeks

The Ministry Leadership Certificate

This challenging ministry leadership program is designed to equip men and women with the basic leadership principles and skills required to organize and lead a children’s ministry in CEF, the local church or in other parachurch organizations.
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5 Weeks

Instructor of Teachers Credentials

Child Evangelism Fellowship desires to train committed Christians who are capable of training other adults through the Teaching Children Effectively program. Attendance to the Instructor of Teachers courses is by invitation only by a Child Evangelism Fellowship worker.
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2 weeks

Seminars

Free
5 Lessons

How to Study the Bible

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Can Children Be Saved?

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

The Gospel: Prepared for a Child’s Heart

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
4 Lessons

Concert of Prayer Training

0% Complete
0/4 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

CEF® Military Children’s Ministry Training

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

International Ministries Evacuation Seminar

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
4 Lessons

Biblical Basis of the Culture of Child Evangelism Fellowship

0% Complete
0/4 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Teaching Preschoolers to Know and Love God

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
6 Lessons

The Wordless Book Training

0% Complete
0/6 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Entrenamiento del Libro Sin Palabras (Version en Espanol – USA)

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Entrenamiento del Libro Sin Palabras (Versión América Latina)

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Keeping Kids Right Side Up in an Upside-Down World

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Promoting Ministry through Effective Church Partnership Presentations

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Kid Tested – Kid Approved

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Keep Them Coming Back

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
6 Lessons

Reaching Those with Special Needs

0% Complete
0/6 Steps
Free
6 Lessons

Brain Research and Learning

0% Complete
0/6 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

High Octane Habits

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Inviting Children to Receive the Savior

0% Complete
0/5 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Teaching Young Christians to Grow

0% Complete
0/5 Steps

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Demonstrations

Free
5 Lessons

God’s Plan in Action: The Early Church

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Jesus: God Who Cares for People

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God Rules: Be Strong

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God: The Creator King

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

The Patriarchs: God’s Plan Unfolds

0% Complete
0/16 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Jesus: God Who Saves

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
7 Lessons

Discovering Jesus and Mary Slessor

0% Complete
0/19 Steps
Free
7 Lessons

Turned Around and Ringu

0% Complete
0/19 Steps
Free
7 Lessons

Jesus My Savior and Friend and Hudson Taylor

0% Complete
0/19 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God’s Faithfulness: Return to Canaan

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
3 Lessons

Bible Lesson Demonstrations

0% Complete
0/3 Steps
Free
7 Lessons

One Way and I Dare

0% Complete
0/19 Steps
Free
2 Lessons

Complete Good News Club Demonstration

0% Complete
0/2 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God: The One Who Knows My Heart

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

Jesus: God Who Came to Earth

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God: The One to Follow

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
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9 Lessons

Alphabetical Listing of Song Demonstrations

0% Complete
0/102 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God’s Sovereignty: The Life of Joseph

0% Complete
0/15 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

The Wordless Book Visualized

0% Complete
0/16 Steps
Free
5 Lessons

God Protects His People: The Life of Esther

0% Complete
0/15 Steps

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