CEF Dallas

Easter Good News Party Training at The Hope Center
2026-02-27 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
GET TRAINED TO HOST
A GOOD NEWS PARTY!
Our Easter Party training is scheduled for
Friday, February 27, 2026 ⋅ 9:30 – 11:30am
The Hope Center — Loft
Register on our Party Page!
You’ll need to scroll to the bottom and complete the form for training, or the form for hosting, or both!
Click here to go to the Party Page!

Love You a Latte!
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
GNC leaders, please join us for an informal time of gathering together to share, pray, and encourage one another. We will enjoy coffee and snacks and be refreshed in our fellowship with each other and the Lord.
Join us at The Hope Center on February 13, at 10 am.
Email Susan Moore for more information!

Winter Quick Start
2026-01-10 09:00 - 16:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
So you’re going to start a Good News Club! Congrats on this step of faith! Get ready to watch God work in the hearts and minds of children in your club.
In preparation, CEF will help equip you through a series of quick training sessions designed with you in mind: Good News Club Quick Start Training!

The sessions are tailored to the needs of new teachers or those who want further training.
Each session gives you what you need to successfully teach children in your club.
How to teach the three essential parts of Good News Club (Bible lesson, Memory Verse and Wonder Time)
You will also learn how to pull these elements together into a weekly club your kids will love.

Giving Tuesday
2025-12-02 | Online
Giving Tuesday 2025 is Tuesday, December 2!
Be part of this global generosity movement and help us advance the mission of CEF Dallas this Christmas season and finish 2025 strong!
Visit our Giving Tuesday page to learn more and to give!

Christmas Party Training
2025-11-21 09:30 - 11:30 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
GET TRAINED TO HOST
A GOOD NEWS PARTY!
Our Christmas Party training is scheduled for
Friday Nov 21, 2025 ⋅ 9:30 – 11:30am
The Hope Center Conference Room A

Christmas Treat Bag Packing Party
2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Come volunteer with CEF Dallas!
Help us pack Christmas Treat Bags for our 2025 Christmas Party outreach!

Friday, November 14 | 10:00 a.m.
The Hope Center – 2nd Floor Loft

This Christmas season, CEF staff and volunteers will deploy to sites across the Dallas area to share the real reason for the season with children who may have never heard the name of Jesus!

At each site we will share the Biblical truth of Jesus’ birth through a story time, scripture memorization, songs, and fun games.

Before we leave we will provide a goodie bag for each child, so they take home reminders of what they learned. But we need your help to pack the bags before the party season starts!

Let us know if you can make it! RSVP to Lorij@cefdallas.org

Gospel Pumpkin Party 2
2025-10-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Vickery Herrera Center, Building 27, Apt 1468, 7222 Fair Oaks Ave Building 27 Apt.1468, Dallas, TX, 75231
THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION. THE OLD HAS PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD, THE NEW HAS COME. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

It’s a Gospel Pumpkin Party!
Don’t miss this FREE EVENT for children ages 5-12! (Parents are welcome!)
Enjoy fun, games, activities, treats, and a gospel presentation using a PUMPKIN!
At the Vickery Herrera Center, Building 27, Apt 1468
For more information contact Amin Calvo: 956-278-9541
Hosted by Park Cities Baptist Church, Aggie Sisters for Christ, and CEF Dallas

Gospel Pumpkin Party
2025-10-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Dallas Dream Church 1204 Larner Rd. Carrollton TX 75006, 1204 Larner Rd, Carrollton, TX, 75006
THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION. THE OLD HAS PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD, THE NEW HAS COME.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

It’s a Gospel Pumpkin Party!
Don’t miss this FREE EVENT for children ages 5-12! (Parents are welcome!)
Enjoy fun, games, activities, treats, and a gospel presentation using a PUMPKIN!
HOSTED BY: DALLAS DREAM KOREAN CHURCH
1204 LARNER RD., CARROLLTON | DALLASDREAM.ORG
For more information contact Grace Kim: 703-447-8994

TCE-1 Fall 2025 -- ONLINE ONLY
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Online
Teaching Children Effectively Level 1 is a 32-hour course designed to train teachers to evangelize children using the Word of God effectively and carry on an effective children’s ministry in their community public schools–primarily through Good News Clubs, AND Good News Parties.
This session of TCE-1 will be taught ONLINE ONLY by CEF instructors
Fridays: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21 | 6-9pm
Saturdays: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 | 9am-Noon
The cost is $150 per person, but a discounted rate of $125 is available through September 25!
Registration closes October 10.

North Texas Giving Day @ ICR Discovery Center
2025-09-18 10:00 - 17:00 | ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX, 75229
Join CEF Dallas and other area non profits at ICR Discovery Center on North Texas Giving Day!
In honor of North Texas Giving Day, enjoy $1 tickets on Thursday, September 18 at the ICR Discovery Center!
Come explore Exhibit Hall, watch a show at the Planetarium, and interact with other local ministries from the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Arrive early to participate in special activities including free giveaways and door prizes, and beat the heat with some Kona Ice!
Be sure to stop by for a special book signing event celebrating the release of ICR’s new graphic novel, Project Artifact. Grab your own copy and get it signed by author and host of The Creation Podcast, Trey Bowling!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to embark on a journey of exploration and wonder with your loved ones! Ticket sales are limited, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance!
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location:
ICR Discovery Center
1830 Royal Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

For more event information, please call 800.743.6374 or email discover@icr.org.

Teaching Little Kids
2025-09-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Grace Chinese Baptist Church, 1112 W Parker Rd., Plano, TX, 75075, United States
The Teaching Little Kids course will prepare you to share the Word of God with language that young children can understand so they have an opportunity to receive Christ.
Classes will be Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays from 9:00am until 12pm. Light snacks will be provided.
** PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be open until September 1, 2025. During this time, if you need to withdraw from the course, a full refund will be issued.
After September 1, 2025, NO REFUNDS will be issued for dropping or not completing the course. We will apply the credit toward the same course at a later time, or another course offered by CEF Dallas.

Support CEF Dallas through North Texas Giving Day 2025
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-18 21:00 | Online
North Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community initiative, and the largest community-wide giving event in the Nation.
Now in its 17th year, NorthTexasGivingDay.org continues to expand as a one-stop shop for supporting our local community every day of the year through cause campaigns, matching fundraisers, group giving events, and nonprofit-led fundraising efforts.
Thanks to help from generous givers and sponsors, Communities Foundation of Texas covers all transaction and technology fees, ensuring 100% of each donation made on the site goes to nonprofits in more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas counties, all year long. In 2024, the program connected over 3,200 local nonprofits with givers, raising more than $70 million.
This year’s North Texas Giving Day culminates on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Giving through the website for the 2025 is open now! Of course, CEF Dallas supporters are always welcome to give through our website.
Visit the CEF Dallas page on the North Texas Giving Day website to learn more!
New this year:
Join CEF Dallas and other area non profits at ICR Discovery Center on North Texas Giving Day!
In honor of North Texas Giving Day, enjoy $1 tickets on Thursday, September 18 at the ICR Discovery Center!
Come explore Exhibit Hall, watch a show at the Planetarium, and interact with other local ministries from the Dallas-Fort Worth area! Arrive early to participate in special activities including free giveaways and door prizes, and beat the heat with some Kona Ice!

JYC 2025
2025-08-18 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
You are invited to attend the Child Evangelism Fellowship® JYC™ Jumpstart Training!
Over 8% of the world’s population of 8.2 billion is between the ages of 11 and 15. That means there are approximately 656 million young people in the Junior Youth Challenge® age range worldwide.
Are we doing all we can to reach this age group with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and disciple them in the Word of God? CEF® believes God wants us to do more!
Junior Youth Challenge is a program designed to reach and teach these young people so they can know and grow in Christ.
Join us for the JYC™ Jumpstart Livestream Training event on August 18 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time.
During the training event, you will learn how to establish a JYC Club in your ministry area.
You can access the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oJ1bFIVFrcc

Back to School Children's Ministry Conference
2025-08-09 09:00 - 13:00 | First Baptist Church at the Fields 1401 Carrollton Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010, 1401 Carrollton Pkwy, Carrollton, TX, 75010
Click here to register for the Back To School Conference
For Teens and Adults
Saturday, August 9, from 9 am – 1 pm (lunch included)
First Baptist Church at the Fields, 1401 Carrollton Parkway, Carrollton
FREE!
Last year’s conference was awesome and we’re doing it again! Sessions will be presented by CEF trained and certified teachers to better equip Good News Club and other children’s ministry workers to evangelize and disciple children.
Guest Speakers: Amy Davison, Mama Bear Apologetics and Emily Steele from ICR
Topic: Apologetics
Amy Davison will be our guest speaker this year. Amy graduated with a Master’s in Apologetics from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. Since joining Mama Bear, Amy has taken an active role in writing and also serving as co-host on the Mama Bear podcast. Amy and her husband, Mike, are both Air Force veterans and have a heart for helping parents and kids love God with their minds. Together, they are raising three boys and a little girl in Texas. When Amy isn’t doing Mama Bear things, she enjoys staying up late reading and visiting antique stores. Amy also has a general weakness for comedies and Earl Grey tea.
Emily Steele joined ICR in 2023 coming from a career as a teacher of future teachers. She graduated in 2013 from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor in Dramatic Arts. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership from Liberty University and graduated with a Master of Science in Family & Consumer Sciences Education from Texas Tech University in 2017. She taught Education and Training at a public high school for 7 years and also sponsored the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) chapter at her school where she held various leadership roles in her area and in the state. Miss Steele brings her passion for creation, love of event planning, and enthusiasm for students and education to her role as the Children’s Education Specialist on the events team.
Attending the Back To School Conference will enhance your evangelistic skills and discipling abilities to better serve our Lord Jesus Christ.
Sign up with some friends and join us for a morning of great teaching and relationship building!

TCE-1 2025
2025-10-01 19:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Registration will open soon for TCE-1, with CEF Dallas!
Teaching Children Effectively Level 1 is a 33-hour course designed to train teachers to evangelize children using the Word of God effectively and to organize and carry on an effective children’s ministry in their community and in public schools – primarily through Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs, and Party Clubs
TCE1 will be taught by CEF instructors
The course will be held in October.
Details about specific dates and times, as well as location will be available soon!

CYIA at Believer's Bible Chapel
2025-06-09 09:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Believers Bible Chapel – 2116 Old Denton Rd Carrollton TX 75006, 2116 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX, 75006, United States

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
2025-05-15 11:30 - 13:30 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States

TCE-1 SPANISH
2025-02-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Iglesia, Casa de Dios y Puerta del Cielo, 204 Bankhead St. Garland, Tx 75040, Iglesia, Casa de Dios y 204 Bankhead St., Garland, TX, 75040
This is an 8-week course, which takes place on Saturdays from February 22 through March 29 at
Iglesia, Casa de Dios y Puerta del Cielo, 204 Bankhead St. Garland, Tx 75040

Quick Start January 17
2025-01-17 09:00 - 16:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Quick Start Training is a multi-media and live training that is scheduled for a full day (7 to 8 hours). We schedule Quick Start training as needed to start a new Good News Club. And, we schedule Quick Starts before the start of a school semester. They are required by all new volunteers or recommended as a refresher for returning volunteers.

Christmas Party Training - Spanish
2024-11-23 09:30 - 11:30 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
New this year: Christmas Party Training in Spanish.
Registration is now open for our Christmas Party Spanish training on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:30-11:30, at The Hope Center in Conference Room C.
Start thinking about where you can share the real reason for the season. Visit our Christmas Party page to learn more.

Christmas Party Training - English
2024-11-22 09:30 - 11:30 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
It still seems early for hot cocoa and Christmas cookies, but it will be here before we know it!
Registration is now open for our Christmas Party training on Friday, November 22nd from 9:30-11:30 at The Hope Center.
New this year: Spanish training on Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:30-11:30, at The Hope Center in Conference Room C.
Start thinking about where you can share the real reason for the season. Visit our Christmas Party page to learn more.

Annual Christmas Treat Bag Packing Party
2024-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Christmas Treat Bags are an exciting part of our Christmas parties!
Join us on Friday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m. at The Hope Center Chapel for our annual Treat Bag Packing Party!
All adults and teens are welcome. Please email Lori Jennings to RSVP.

Vision Dinner 2024
2024-10-05 18:30 - 21:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Because seating is limited, reservations are required. Adults only, please. An opportunity for a financial faith promise investment will be provided. Complimentary parking available. R.S.V.P at www.CEFDallas.org/VisionDinner.

Empowered Parenting
2024-02-17 09:30 - 12:30 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Registration opens January 1, 2024 at https://cefdallas.org/empoweredparenting/

Quick Start Training January 27, 2024
2024-01-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Christ Community Church Location: 701 Centennial Blvd. Richardson TX 75081, 701 Centennial Blvd, Richardson, TX, 75081, United States
Register online: https://cefdallas.org/training/quick-start-training/
Christ Community Church
Location: 701 Centennial Blvd. Richardson TX 75081

Quick Start Training, January 13, 2024
2024-01-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Coppell Bible Fellowship, 751 W Sandy Lake Rd, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Register online: https://cefdallas.org/training/quick-start-training/

Christmas Party Club Demo and Training at The Hope Center
2023-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Come to our Christmas Party Club Demo and Training on October 6, 2023, at 9:30 at The Hope Center to learn about this year’s Party Club curriculum. You can register by clicking this link. Want to know more about our Party Club Ministry? Visit our Party Club Page!

North Texas Giving Day 2023
2023-09-21 | TX
North Texas Giving Day is September 21, 2023.
Plan to participate in this great day of fundraising! Not only will your gift increase our impact, on this day we’ll have opportunities to increase your gift through matching grants!

Back to School Kickoff
2023-08-25 10:00 - 13:00 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
Register Now!
We’re excited to host you for our 2023 Back to School Kickoff on August 25 at The Hope Center.
This event is designed for those who will lead Good News Clubs in 2023-2024. If you are a returning GNC leader or team member, or if you are planning to start a GNC this school year, this event is for you!
You can register now on our Eventbrite page.
Plan now to attend and learn all about the plans for 2023-2024!

Get a look at this year’s GNC curriculum
Update your club registration info and meeting dates
Register your club volunteers
Learn about exciting CEF partnerships
Lunch is provided
And more!

We can’t wait to see what the Lord does through your club in the upcoming year!

PARTY CLUBS

To help kids hear the message of salvation, a Party Club provides the perfect opportunity. It can be held once a month, several times a year, or just once a year anywhere children are. It can be incorporated into an existing program such as a Sunday School class, a daycare schedule, or just about any time. Learn more here.

GOOD NEWS CLUBS

Good News Club ® mobilize and train volunteers from local bible-believing churches to meet with children in schools, as well as community centers, homes, churches, and even online These students have been given parent’s permission to attend. Each club includes a clear presentation of the Gospel and an opportunity for children to trust the Lord Jesus as Savior. Learn more.

Quick Start Training
2023-08-17 08:30 - 16:30 | The Hope Center, 2001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
GET STARTED WITH QUICK START TRAINING

So you’re going to start a Good News Club! Congrats on this step of faith! Get ready to watch God work in the hearts and minds of children in your club.
In preparation, CEF will help equip you through a series of quick training sessions designed with you in mind: Good News Club Quick Start Training!

The sessions are tailored to the needs of new teachers or those who want further training.
Each session gives you what you need to successfully teach children in your club.
How to teach the three essential parts of Good News Club (Bible lesson, Memory Verse and Wonder Time)
You will also learn how to pull these elements together into a weekly club your kids will love.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

The next date is August 17, 2023. You can register here. You can also contact us to schedule a training for your group.

REGISTER HERE FOR A QUICK START NEAR YOU

TRAINING CONSISTS OF THESE SESSIONS

Good News Club® Demonstration (60 min.)
This high-energy video provides the BIG picture of how Good News Club materials, methods and team members work together to impact kids with the Good News!

Guiding Children to the Savior (47 min.)
This interactive presentation merges clear instruction with concise demonstrations for each step of giving an invitation and guiding a child to the Savior.

Teaching Verses and Songs (40 min.)
Instructions and demonstrations equip participants to effectively teach songs and memory verses using the tried and true IPEAR method, which includes Introduction, Presentation, Explanation, Application and Repetition.

Managed Fun (30 min.)
Practical methods and suggestions are included throughout this video to help Good News Club teams manage their club in a fun and productive way!

Why Evangelize Children (25 min. approx.)
Discover the urgent need to reach children with the Gospel by examining the teaching of Jesus Christ and by meeting real children who have been transformed by God’s power!

Teaching CEF® Curriculum (39 min.)
Take a guided tour of CEF® curriculum to examine how it works and how it all fits together to share God’s truth with kids! Explore the key teaching elements of the GNC as this video introduces the innovative resources available to help lead each part with excellence!

Welcome to the Team! (22 min.)
Participants will meet each member of the Good News Club team and see how they all work together before, during and after the club to accomplish the goal of reaching children with God’s Good News!

Quick Start Training is a multi-media and live training that is scheduled for a full day (7 to 8 hours). We schedule Quick Start training as needed to start a new Good News Club. And, we schedule Quick Starts before the start of a school semester. They are required by all new volunteers or recommended as a refresher for returning volunteers.
