Schedule

On Campus Schedule

The Children’s Ministries Institute Diploma Program is held twice each year – once in the spring and once in the fall at the World Headquarters of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Warrenton, MO. Enrollment in the Master Teacher Certificate Program, Ministry Leadership Certificate Program, or individual courses can also take place during these time periods.

Spring Courses 2023

Students arrive on campus Jan 17, 2023
Orientation Jan 18-19, 2023
CM202 Teaching Children Effectively Level 1 Jan 20-27, 2023
CM204 Understanding Today’s Child Jan 30-Feb 3, 2023
CM205 Progressive Methods of Child Evangelism Feb 6-16, 2023
CM203 Teaching Children Effectively Level 2 Feb 17-24, 2023
TT301 Dynamics of Teacher Training Feb 27-Mar 10, 2023
TT401 Instructor of Teachers Level 1* Feb 27-Mar 10, 2023
LD401 Distinctives of Child Evangelism FellowshipMar 13-17, 2023
LD402 Ministry Strategy and DevelopmentMar 20-31, 2023
LD403 Leadership EssentialsApr 3-14, 2023

Graduation – Friday, April 14, 2023

* By Invitation Only

Fall Courses 2023

Students arrive on campusAug 8, 2023
OrientationAug 9-10, 2023
CM202 Teaching Children Effectively Level 1Aug 11-18, 2023
CM201 Teaching Little KidsAug 11-18, 2023
CM204 Understanding Today’s ChildAug 21-25, 2023
CM205 Progressive Methods of Child EvangelismAug 28-Sept 7, 2023
CM203 Teaching Children Effectively Level 2Sept 8-15, 2023
TT301 Dynamics of Teacher TrainingSept 18-29, 2023
TT401 Instructor of Teachers Level 1*Sept 18-29, 2023
TT402 Instructor of Teachers Level 2*Sept 18-29, 2023
LD401 Distinctives of Child Evangelism FellowshipOct 2-6, 2023
LD402 Ministry Strategy and DevelopmentOct 9-20, 2023
LD403 Leadership EssentialsOct 23-Nov 3, 2023

Graduation – Friday, November 3, 2023

* By Invitation Only

Spring Courses 2024

Students arrive on campusJan 23, 2024
OrientationJan 24-25, 2024
CM202 Teaching Children Effectively Level 1Jan 26-Feb 2, 2024
CM201 Teaching Little KidsJan 26-Feb 2, 2024
CM204 Understanding Today’s ChildFeb 5-9, 2024
CM205 Progressive Methods of Child EvangelismFeb 12-22, 2024
CM203 Teaching Children Effectively Level 2Feb 23-Mar 1, 2024
TT301 Dynamics of Teacher TrainingMar 4-15, 2024
TT401 Instructor of Teachers Level 1*Mar 4-15, 2024
TT402 Instructor of Teachers Level 2*Mar 4-15, 2024
LD401 Distinctives of Child Evangelism FellowshipMar 18-22, 2024
LD402 Ministry Strategy and DevelopmentMar 25-Apr 5, 2024
LD403 Leadership EssentialsApr 8-19, 2024

Graduation – Friday, April 19, 2024

* By Invitation Only

Fall Courses 2024

Students arrive on campusAug 20, 2024
OrientationAug 21-22, 2024
CM202 Teaching Children Effectively Level 1Aug 23-30, 2024
CM201 Teaching Little KidsAug 23-30, 2024
CM204 Understanding Today’s ChildSept 2-6, 2024
CM205 Progressive Methods of Child EvangelismSept 9-19, 2024
CM203 Teaching Children Effectively Level 2Sept 20-27, 2024
TT301 Dynamics of Teacher TrainingSept 30-Oct 11, 2024
TT401 Instructor of Teachers Level 1*Sept 30-Oct 11, 2024
TT402 Instructor of Teachers Level 2*Sept 30-Oct 11, 2024
LD401 Distinctives of Child Evangelism FellowshipOct 14-18, 2024
LD402 Ministry Strategy and DevelopmentOct 21-Nov 1, 2024
LD403 Leadership EssentialsNov 4-15, 2024

Graduation – Friday, November 15, 2024

* By Invitation Only

Online Schedule

Online Children’s Ministries Institute courses are held three times each year – spring, summer and fall. Registration and course dates for each of the six online courses are displayed below. Click here to view downloadable CMI Online Course Syllabi (no login required).
The free three-week Romans Road for Children course is offered four times each year – winter, spring, summer and fall.

Course Dates
Registration Open
May 16-August 7, 2023March 15-April 25, 2023
August 29-November 20, 2023July 5-August 15, 2023
January 9-April 1, 2024November 8-December 19, 2023
May 7-July 29, 2024March 13-April 23, 2024
August 27-November 18, 2024July 3-August 13, 2024
January 7-March 31, 2025November 13-December 24, 2024
April 29-July 21, 2025March 5-April 15, 2025
August 26-November 17, 2025July 2-August 12, 2025
January 6-March 30, 2026November 12-December 23, 2025
May 5-July 27, 2026March 11-April 21, 2026
August 25-November 16, 2026July 1-August 11, 2026
Course Dates
Registration Open
May 16-August 7, 2023March 15-April 25, 2023
August 29-November 20, 2023July 5-August 15, 2023
January 9-April 1, 2024November 8-December 19, 2023
May 7-July 29, 2024March 13-April 23, 2024
August 27-November 18, 2024July 3-August 13, 2024
January 7-March 31, 2025November 13-December 24, 2024
April 29-July 21, 2025March 5-April 15, 2025
August 26-November 17, 2025July 2-August 12, 2025
January 6-March 30, 2026November 12-December 23, 2025
May 5-July 27, 2026March 11-April 21, 2026
August 25-November 16, 2026July 1-August 11, 2026
Course Dates
Registration Open
May 16-July 10, 2023March 15-April 25, 2023
August 29-October 23, 2023July 5-August 15, 2023
January 9-March 4, 2024November 8-December 19, 2023
May 7-July 1, 2024March 13-April 23, 2024
August 27-October 21, 2024July 3-August 13, 2024
January 7-March 3, 2025November 13-December 24, 2024
April 29-June 23, 2025March 5-April 15, 2025
August 26-October 20, 2025July 2-August 12, 2025
January 6-March 2, 2026November 12-December 23, 2025
May 5-June 29, 2026March 11-April 21, 2026
August 25-October 19, 2026July 1-August 11, 2026
Course Dates
Registration Open
May 16-July 24, 2023March 15-April 25, 2023
August 29-November 6, 2023July 5-August 15, 2023
January 9-March 18, 2024November 8-December 19, 2023
May 7-July 15, 2024March 13-April 23, 2024
August 27-November 4, 2024July 3-August 13, 2024
January 7-March 17, 2025November 13-December 24, 2024
April 29-July 7, 2025March 5-April 15, 2025
August 26-November 3, 2025July 2-August 12, 2025
January 6-March 16, 2026November 12-December 23, 2025
May 5-July 13, 2026March 11-April 21, 2026
August 25-November 2, 2026July 1-August 11, 2026
Course Dates
Registration Open
May 16-July 10, 2023March 15-April 25, 2023
August 29-October 23, 2023July 5-August 15, 2023
January 9-March 4, 2024November 8-December 19, 2023
May 7-July 1, 2024March 13-April 23, 2024
August 27-October 21, 2024July 3-August 13, 2024
January 7-March 3, 2025November 13-December 24, 2024
April 29-June 23, 2025March 5-April 15, 2025
August 26-October 20, 2025July 2-August 12, 2025
January 6-March 2, 2026November 12-December 23, 2025
May 5-June 29, 2026March 11-April 21, 2026
August 25-October 19, 2026July 1-August 11, 2026
Course Dates
Registration Open
May 16-August 7, 2023March 15-April 25, 2023
August 29-November 20, 2023July 5-August 15, 2023
January 9-April 1, 2024November 8-December 19, 2023
May 7-July 29, 2024March 13-April 23, 2024
August 27-November 18, 2024July 3-August 13, 2024
January 7-March 31, 2025November 13-December 24, 2024
April 29-July 21, 2025March 5-April 15, 2025
August 26-November 17, 2025July 2-August 12, 2025
January 6-March 30, 2026November 12-December 23, 2025
May 5-July 27, 2026March 11-April 21, 2026
August 25-November 16, 2026July 1-August 11, 2026
Course Dates Registration Open
May 9-29, 2023 April 4-May 2, 2023
July 4-24, 2023 June 6-27, 2023
October 10-30, 2023 September 5-October 3, 2023

Schedules at US and International Locations

Schedules for individual courses and full programs taking place in various locations across the US and around the world are set independently. Regional and international directors can give you accurate course schedule information. In the United States, contact the person listed for the course you are interested in taking.  Internationally, contact the person listed for the region of the world where you are interested in taking classes.

Upcoming Field Courses

These classes are currently being updated. For more information about training opportunities near you contact the Field Course Coordinator (1-800-300-4033 ext. 1289) or your local office.

Location Dates Contact Information
Warrenton, MO Sept 18-29, 2023 Campus Registrar: 636-456-4321 ext. 1207 o[email protected]
Warrenton, MO Mar 4-15, 2024 Campus Registrar: 636-456-4321 ext. 1207 o[email protected]
Location Dates Contact Information
Warrenton, MO Sept 18-29, 2023 Campus Registrar: 636-456-4321 ext. 1207 or [email protected]
Warrenton, MO Mar 4-15, 2024 Campus Registrar: 636-456-4321 ext. 1207 o[email protected]

International Training Opportunities

Institute programs sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship® (CEF®) are held on every major continent in the world. The length is generally 12 weeks. However, the name, content and cost will vary according to the location.

For further information regarding the location and dates of a specific CEF international Institute, email the contact person nearest to you.

EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

Regional Education Director
Martha Olango
Email: [email protected]

SOUTHERN AFRICA/INDIAN OCEAN

Regional Education Director
Marie-Marthe Rasoanantenaina
Email: [email protected]

WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

Regional Education Director
Fred Achondo Nkeh
Email: [email protected]

EUROPE

Regional Education Director
Linda Corry
Email: [email protected]

MIDDLE EAST

Regional Education Director
Mrs. Marty DeBruin
Email: [email protected]

ASIA PACIFIC

Regional Education Director
Jan Johnson
Email: [email protected]

LATIN AMERICA (Spanish Speaking)

Regional Education Director
Abner Pineda
Email: [email protected]

NORTH AMERICAN/CARIBBEAN

Regional Education Directors
Bev Huff
Email: [email protected]

Janet Snyder
Email: [email protected]