Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™)

Level 1 (30 hours) is designed to offer a fresh approach to evangelizing and teaching children.

Based on spiritual and educational principles, the course provides the methods and procedures to lead children to Christ and immediately equips the believer to begin and sustain a ministry where he lives.

Student practicums are a vital part of the instructional procedure, making TCE a refreshing way to train Christians in child evangelism.

Course Objectives

To provide each student with:

  • Increased knowledge about the spiritual needs of children
  • Effective methods of evangelism
  • Basic skills for organizing and conducting productive children's Bible classes
  • Practical ideas which make learning enjoyable for boys and girls

Instructors

All course instructors specialize in children's ministry and are trained and certified by CEF® Inc.

Course Accreditation

TCE is an extension course of the Children's Ministries Institute™ in Warrenton, MO. Credit for this course, taken at one of our extension sites may be applied toward the complete 12-week diploma program. Academic credit may be available through various colleges.

Course Subjects

  • The Child in the New Testament
  • The Importance of Conversion
  • How to Lead a Child to Christ
  • Encouraging the Newly-Converted Child
  • Bible Lesson Preparation and Presentation
  • The Invitation
  • Counseling the Child for Salvation
  • The Neighbourhood Outreach:

*Importance

*Organization

*Program

  • The Importance of the Teacher
  • Discipline
  • Visual Communication in Teaching
  • Scripture Memorization
  • Teaching With Music
  • Teaching Children to Pray

Plus participation in five children's classes applying the knowledge gained in the course.

Level 2 TCE Course

Level 2 focuses on training Christians to guide saved children in a systematic process of spiritual growth. (30 hours)

Prerequisites

To enroll in TCE Level 1 you must be:

  • a born-again Christian
  • at least 15 years of age
  • willing to participate in all class activities including practicum sessions.

Auditing is not permissible.

Certificate

A certificate will be awarded to all who successfully complete the course.

Cost

A nominal fee is charged which includes all materials.