Child Evangelism Fellowship – A organization working to introduce faith in primary school students

Summary

In this interview, Rafael Coo and Tracelynn King from the Child Evangelism Fellowship discuss their mission to introduce faith to primary school students in Belize. Since 2004, they have been reaching out to children through churches, schools, and community programs. They offer a gospel-focused curriculum that can be integrated into school activities or used as extracurricular programs like the Good News Club. The organization provides free resources, lesson plans, and training, aiming to impact children's lives and contribute to the country's future by nurturing their spiritual growth.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Child Evangelism Fellowship has been operating in Belize since 2004, with a mission to reach every child with the gospel.
• 🌐 They are part of a larger organization headquartered in Warrington, Missouri, and work with children in various settings including churches, schools, and preschools.
• 🙏 Their vision is to reach every child, every nation, every day, emphasizing the importance of introducing faith to primary school students.
• 🏫 In Belize, where many primary schools are church-run, they incorporate the gospel into their teachings, allowing children to choose Jesus as their savior.
• 🧘 They encourage children to have a quiet time with God to understand who He is, aiming to foster god-fearing adults.
• 🤝 They partner with schools and churches, and also work with community members who are involved with children through sports and other activities.
• 📚 The Child Evangelism Fellowship provides lesson plans and materials that are simple to use and can be integrated into the school curriculum or as extracurricular activities.
• 📈 They offer training to teachers and local directors to ensure the proper use of their materials and to support them throughout the year.
• 📞 Interested parties can contact the national office or local directors for more information and to receive free resources and training.
• 🌟 The organization is not denomination-specific and aims to present the gospel as found in the Bible, making their materials suitable for various Christian beliefs.
• 📈 They have a presence in multiple districts across Belize, with local directors responsible for their respective areas, though they are still seeking more local directors.

Q & A

What is the main goal of the Child Evangelism Fellowship?

The main goal of the Child Evangelism Fellowship is to reach every child with the gospel, aiming to introduce faith to primary school students and help them grow up knowing who God is.

How does the Child Evangelism Fellowship incorporate the gospel in their teachings?

The Child Evangelism Fellowship incorporates the gospel every time they interact with children, allowing them to make a choice to choose Jesus as their lord and savior, and providing them with a quiet time with God to understand who He is.

What is unique about the Child Evangelism Fellowship's approach in Belize?

In Belize, where religion is part of the curriculum in many church-run primary schools, the uniqueness lies in their consistent incorporation of the gospel in all their teachings and providing children with the opportunity to make spiritual choices.

How does the Child Evangelism Fellowship work with schools and communities?

The Child Evangelism Fellowship partners with schools, churches, and community areas, offering extracurricular activities and spiritual emphasis times that align with their mission to reach children with the gospel.

What are the different programs offered by the Child Evangelism Fellowship for children?

The programs offered include the Good News Club, a one-hour program on Saturdays or other preferred days, the Five Days Club during the summer, and the CYA (Christian Youth in Action) for youth to help teach children.

How can teachers access the lesson plans provided by the Child Evangelism Fellowship?

Teachers can access the lesson plans by contacting the national office in Belize City or the local director for their district, such as Mrs. King for the Belize District.

What is the age group that the Child Evangelism Fellowship focuses on?

The Child Evangelism Fellowship focuses on children from five to twelve years old, which corresponds to the primary school age group.

Is there a requirement for teachers to be trained to use the lesson plans from the Child Evangelism Fellowship?

Yes, the Child Evangelism Fellowship provides training to teachers to ensure they understand how to use the materials effectively.

Is the material provided by the Child Evangelism Fellowship specific to a particular Christian denomination?

No, the material is not specific to a particular denomination; it is based on the gospel and can be used by any denomination.

How does the Child Evangelism Fellowship support ongoing education and training for teachers and local directors?

The Child Evangelism Fellowship provides ongoing support by supplying free materials, lesson plans, and training throughout the year, ensuring that teachers and local directors have the resources they need.

What is the contact information for the Belize District and the national office of the Child Evangelism Fellowship?

The contact number for the Belize District is 610-4608, and for the national office, it is 614-9555.

Outlines

00:00

📚 Introduction to Child Evangelism Fellowship

The conversation introduces Rafael Coo, the National Director of the Child Evangelism Fellowship, and Tracelynn King, the Director for the Belize District of the same organization. They discuss the organization's mission to introduce faith to primary school students since its establishment in 2004. The fellowship is part of a larger organization headquartered in Warrington, Missouri, and operates with a vision to reach every child in the country with the gospel. The conversation highlights their work in churches, schools, preschools, and community settings, aiming to provide children with opportunities to choose Jesus as their savior and to grow up with a knowledge of God.

05:00

🏫 Integrating Faith in Education

The discussion explains how the Child Evangelism Fellowship integrates the gospel into children's education in Belize, where religion is part of the school curriculum. The organization offers a spiritual emphasis time, which includes gospel songs, stories, and memory verses, either as part of the curriculum or as an extracurricular activity. They also provide materials and training to teachers, helping them incorporate spiritual lessons into their teaching plans. The fellowship's approach is to work with any denomination and to offer free resources, lesson plans, and training to partners in churches and schools.

10:02

📞 Outreach and Support for Teachers

The conversation covers the fellowship's outreach programs, including the Good News Club, a Saturday program for children, and a five-day summer program similar to VBS. They also have a program for youth called Christian Youth in Action, which trains them to teach children. The organization emphasizes the importance of training teachers to use their materials effectively and offers ongoing support. They are based in Belize City and have local directors in different districts to facilitate the distribution of materials and address questions. The contact information for the Belize district and the national office is provided, and the conversation concludes with an invitation for teachers to utilize the fellowship's resources.

Keywords

💡Child Evangelism Fellowship

Child Evangelism Fellowship is a global ministry organization focused on evangelizing children with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In the script, it is mentioned as the organization that Rafael Coo and Tracelynn King represent. They discuss their work in Belize, aiming to introduce faith to primary school students, which is central to the video's theme of religious education for children.

💡National Director

The National Director is a leadership role within an organization, overseeing its operations and strategy on a national scale. Rafael Coo is introduced as the National Director of the Child Evangelism Fellowship, indicating his responsibility for the organization's activities throughout Belize, which is a key aspect of the video's discussion on the organization's reach and impact.

💡Belize District

The Belize District refers to a specific geographical area within Belize where the Child Evangelism Fellowship operates. Tracelynn King is mentioned as the Director for the Belize District, highlighting the decentralized structure of the organization and the importance of localized leadership in executing the ministry's mission.

💡Gospel

The Gospel refers to the message of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, central to Christian belief. In the script, the Child Evangelism Fellowship's mission includes incorporating the Gospel into every opportunity they have with children, emphasizing the importance of this message in their educational outreach.

💡Extracurricular Activity

Extracurricular activities are pursuits undertaken outside of the regular curriculum, often for enrichment or personal development. The script discusses how the Child Evangelism Fellowship's programs can be implemented as extracurricular activities, such as after-school programs, allowing children to engage with spiritual teachings in a non-traditional educational setting.

💡Spiritual Emphasis Time

Spiritual Emphasis Time is a period within the school curriculum dedicated to spiritual or religious education. The script mentions that some schools in Belize have such a time, and the Child Evangelism Fellowship's curriculum aligns with this, providing a structured approach to incorporating faith into the school day.

💡Good News Club

The Good News Club is a program mentioned in the script as part of the Child Evangelism Fellowship's outreach to children. It is an hour-long program held on Saturdays or other preferred days, where children engage in songs, Bible stories, memory verses, and games, all centered around Christian teachings.

💡Five Days Club

The Five Days Club is a summer program by the Child Evangelism Fellowship, similar to the Vacation Bible School (VBS) known in many Christian communities. It is a structured program that aims to engage children in faith-based activities during the summer break, further extending the organization's educational efforts.

💡Christian Youth in Action (CYA)

Christian Youth in Action is a program mentioned for youth to receive training and then assist in teaching children during the summer clubs. This reflects the video's theme of nurturing future leaders and involving young people in the ministry, thus creating a cycle of mentorship and leadership development.

💡Statement of Faith

A Statement of Faith is a document that outlines the core beliefs of a religious organization or denomination. The script mentions that the Child Evangelism Fellowship shares its Statement of Faith to ensure that their teachings align with the beliefs of the communities they serve, highlighting the importance of transparency and alignment in their ministry.

💡Local Director

A Local Director is someone who manages the operations of an organization within a specific region or community. The script mentions the role of local directors in other districts of Belize, emphasizing the decentralized nature of the Child Evangelism Fellowship and the importance of local leadership in executing the organization's mission.

Highlights

Rafael Coo and Tracelynn King discuss the Child Evangelism Fellowship's mission to introduce faith to primary school students.

The organization has been active in Belize since 2004 and is part of a larger international ministry.

Their vision is to reach every child in the country with the gospel.

They work with children in churches, schools, preschools, and the community.

In Belize, religion is part of the curriculum, allowing them to incorporate the gospel in their teachings.

They aim to give children the opportunity to choose Jesus as their lord and savior.

The organization allows children to have a quiet time with God to understand who He is.

They partner with schools and churches to reach children through extracurricular activities.

Their materials are designed to be simple to use and reduce the planning burden on teachers.

They offer training to teachers to ensure the effective use of their materials.

The Child Evangelism Fellowship provides free resources, lesson plans, and training.

Their materials are not denomination-specific and can be used by any Christian group.

They have a presence in all six districts of Belize, with local directors overseeing each area.

The organization's outreach includes a Good News Club program and a summer program for children.

They also have a program for youth, Christian Youth in Action, to train them to lead clubs.

Contact information for the Belize district is provided, along with the national office's number.

The program is designed for children aged five to twelve, focusing on primary school students.

The organization's work is seen as a ministry, with a focus on investing in the lives of children for the future.

Transcripts

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and we are back with our final

conversation for this morning in studio

with us we have um rafael coo who is the

national director of the child

evangelism fellowship and tracelynn king

who is director for the belize district

of child evangelism

fellowship

we're going to be talking about your

organization and how you're working to

introduce faith in primary school

students good morning and welcome

good morning and thank you for having us

yeah

so let's just get some backdrop with the

organization you've been around since

2004 you were telling me in the country

it has been organized and newly

registered as a church ministry since

2004

but we are part of a bigger organization

our headquarters is in warrington

missouri

and so the ministry has been developing

here for those years

and we have a we have a vision we have a

mission

and the vision is to reach the children

in this country

every every child

every nation every day that's our motto

and we reach the children wherever they

are so we work with

children in churches children in schools

children in preschools level even and in

the community

so our work is to work our mission is to

reach every child yeah as much as

possible with the gospel that's the

heart of our mission so my question is

in in in the case of belize where

i'd say the majority of primary schools

are church run yeah um you know there's

already

it's not like the united states or in

other parts of the world where they're

not allowed to talk about religion

religion is a part of the curriculum

so what's different about what you teach

in your fellowship

well here

we

incorporate the gospel every time so a

child is given the opportunity to make

that choice every time to choose jesus

as their lord and savior

um we also

allow them to

have a little time with god a quiet time

with god so that they can know who god

is you know and so we want them to know

that from a young age

so that

they will be able to grow up knowing who

god is and possibly becoming um

god-fearing adults you know and it can

change

beliefs it can change the world and so

it's very important for us to start that

from in the school and if we have that

leeway to do that hey why not do it

so what's what's the what's the process

of working with children how do you get

access to them is it like through your

church already or you're going you're

partnering with schools so we partner

with schools we partner with churches we

partner with community um areas

so we have some people in the community

that

want to work with children you know they

do their basketball they do their

different sport activities and we say

hey

let's introduce a spiritual side too

and so we would work with them too we

work with partner with anybody that

wants the children so it's not like

you're putting it into a school

curriculum it's more like you're using

uh it as an extracurricular activity

outside of the school it can be used

both okay ways

so

at some schools they have to do a

spiritual emphasis time

and so

the curriculum that we have at child

evangelism fellowship works perfectly

for that

so that at one day they're doing a song

time that has um the gospel incorporated

with it they have a story time they have

a memory verse time and then we can also

do it as a extracurricular activity

after school which is like an hour long

and so the children will come right

after school excited

high energy and so we would then have a

good news club for them after school

some of the teachers in the

in the schools

because they have that time to do

spirituality sometimes called

they're looking for material sometimes

i'm pulling here and pulling there but

then when we present the cf materials

it's for a whole month there also they

don't have to so it's right there listen

plants are right there yeah and one good

thing about or um

materials is that it is

simple to use very very simple it has

everything for you to use you want to

think of examples it's there you want to

think about how i can let them memorize

the um verse it is there everything is

there for them so they don't need to go

and say ah

i have to do another lesson plan for

spiritual time

teachers have to do so many different

plans for the subjects i think stepping

in because

there's a a shared objective in the

instruction of religion yeah it helps

yeah in fact some of the teachers with

their principles because they're

required to submit their lesson plans

they will just copy exactly because the

principal says that goes you know i mean

you're presenting and it's right there

just yeah you just need to prepare um so

you all are based um on gill street um

but how

how are you doing your outreach for

children throughout belize so we do what

we call our program or good news club

program

where

we have on saturdays or any other day

that you would prefer an hour-long

program for children where they get to

get um songs they get to hear the bible

stories remember verse have a little

game time because we're talking about

children

and then we also have our summer program

which is the um five days club it's

something similar like the vbs that most

people know about and then we also have

something for the youth because we want

the youth to

also help in teaching the children and

so we have the cya christian youth in

action and so they will be able to get

training to then be able to do the clubs

in the summer time get them a little

busy you know

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so what if there's

someone watching a teacher watching

saying i would welcome the assistance of

having this lesson plan to use with my

children how do they get it from you

okay we have the national office

here in belize city

and in the local in the districts we

have what is called a local director so

in this case mrs king she's the local

director for the belize district so

anybody in the belize district

that wants to be more familiar with the

ministry they can call

our office our national office but they

are also

able to call the local director because

she represents us in this district

so she has her contact information you

can call me at 610 4608

yeah and i am telling you that

or program it has an impact on children

what age group um from five to twelve

okay so listen it's primary school yes

if a thirteen-year-old wants to come

here we want to tell them no yeah yeah

material is even lower yeah preschools

yeah okay

so um is it something that the teacher

has to be trained to be able to use this

plan

yes so we do the training with them

because we give them material so we want

them to know how to use it right you

understand so we go

we work hand in hand with them you know

right beside them until they get the

hang of it if there's a section that

they on they don't understand they need

more training in it we're here to help

yeah and is it universal because that

you know christianity is is a shared

belief but there are different

mechanisms in

different fates yeah is it universal it

is it's not a um a specific denomination

okay so

it can be used for any denomination we

just present the gospel whatever is in

the bible that's what we present

and that's why we have a statement of

faith that we normally share with

everybody so that they can say oh this

is what you believe oh this is what i

believe you know yeah and so they're

able to take the training one thing

about the material too is

that

we we look for them to become partners

with ministry

whether

in the churches or in the schools

and once we're training with the

material we provide that material

on an ongoing basis so it's not just a

one time the finish and they give us a

little report

and there goes the next book throughout

the whole year they're getting those

books and it's free of cost that's right

you know

what's free resources free lesson plan

free training

free free free you get something for

free you guys

everybody gets something for free can't

really beat those um

those opportunities yeah

uh so

you work mostly in the police district

but you say you have in other

districts right we have in the other

districts a local director

and they're in charge of their district

but everybody's connected to the

national office so even when mrs king

deals with the beliefs district

material-wise and other questions then

she would call me or call our office to

pick up materials so we distribute from

the belize city office

or national office have you been able to

reach all six districts

we have

but we don't have

we are still lacking a couple of local

directors you know working with children

is a challenge too and you have to be

called really otherwise yes you just

starting your living specific skills

yeah and and we look at it as a ministry

yeah as a ministry because your heart

goes

the extra mile

more than just deliver the lesson and

then you're done you know you you really

invest your life yourself into this

children because those children are

going to be the leaders for tomorrow

you know and we need them yeah we need

um pastors and and politicians and

doctors and liars all this and they're

going to be married tomorrow they're

going to have their children if they

know jesus then that will impact their

own life yeah and we know our country

needs that kind of change yeah

all right so once again that phone

number for people to get in touch

okay it is for belize district

610

4608 yes and for the national office is

614

nine five five four

okay

all right well thank you for coming in

and telling us i you know i i was uh

thinking of the teachers who are

probably sitting trying to come up with

all these plans saying all right yeah

i'm gonna call them and see how

definitely um we can be able to utilize

this so i think that's a great resource

for teachers as well thank you thank you

thank you for coming in thank you thank

you very much for allowing us we're

gonna go ahead and take our final break

and when we come back we'll have our

wrap up so stay tuned

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