Teaching Children Effectively

About the Course
Teaching Children Effectively (TCE™) Level 1 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 which makes 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 girl
Instructors
All course instructors specialize in children’s ministry and are trained and certified by CEF.
Course Accreditation
​TCE is an extensive course of the Children’s Ministries Institute in Warrenton, MO. Credit for this course, taken at one of over 280 extension sites across the United States, may be applied toward the complete 12-week diploma program. Academic credit may be available through various colleges. Students can earn five Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in professional education or in Bible for completing this course.​
Course 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
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 Neighborhood Outreach
  • 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.

​Course Materials Included
TCE Level 1 Student  Manual with TCE Level 1 Resource CD
TCE Student Pack that includes:
Turned Around lesson text, flashcards, teaching cards, and verse visuals
Music CD
Song visuals for 4 songs
Wordless Book
How to Lead a Child to Christ leaflet
Guiding a Child to the Savior leaflet

    TCE Registration
Pay for TCE Class
Cost: $130 ($75 deposit due by August 23, 2019 to reserve your spot)
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DATE: Mondays, Sep 9 - Nov 11, 2019 (10 week course)
TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
​PLACE: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1797 Highway 72 West, Clinton, SC 29325
 
​Step 1: Registration: Enter Information and click "Submit Registration"

​Step 2: Payment:
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BY CHECK --- Deposit or Full Payment - Mail to:CEF, PO Box 170538, Spartanburg SC 29301
 
​Any Questions - please call the office at 864-574-0236 or email donna@cefspartanburg.com