Local Coordinator

Child Evangelism Fellowship

CEF ministry leader evangelizing children through Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs, and CYIA. Building church partnerships, training volunteers, and overseeing Central Virginia chapter operations.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $3,750 - $3,921 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills in child evangelism, with a commitment to prayer and effective teaching. Capable of developing strategic plans for ministry growth and fostering partnerships with local churches and organizations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership QualitiesExperience Teaching ChildrenEvangelizing Children BiblicallyTraining and Supervising VolunteersBible College or Seminary Training

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Hard Skills

Teaching SkillsEvangelismDiscipleshipProgram EvaluationStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsVision CastingEncouragementCoaching

Tools & Technologies

MS PowerPointMS PublisherMS WordMS ExcelAdobe AcrobatMailChimp

Certifications & Qualifications

Ministry Compliance Agreement

Industry Keywords

Child Evangelism FellowshipGood News Clubs5-Day ClubsChristian Youth In ActionLocal Church Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fulfill the purpose of Child Evangelism Fellowship in the chapter
Execute plans and objectives of USA Ministries, the local committee, and state board
Oversee all aspects of the local chapter
Develop, implement, and grow an effective prayer program
Promote CEF and increase church partnerships and Good News Clubs and 5-Day Clubs
Recruit, train, and equip staff and volunteers
Maintain direct ministry contact with children and evaluate CEF programs
Build and maintain the Christian Youth In Action ministry
Recruit short-term missionaries and provide additional ministry opportunities
Arrange and help present ministry training programs
Develop a strategic plan for evangelizing and discipling children within the chapter
Establish ministry among children in unreached cities, towns, and school districts
Meet with paid and volunteer staff for encouragement, counsel, evaluation, and leadership development
Work with the local committee and staff to raise sufficient funds
Ensure compliance with state and national policies and procedures
Complete employee appraisals
Oversee and teach teacher training programs
Maintain records and develop the annual budget
Forward reports, communications, minutes, and funds to proper offices
Communicate with the state director and local committee
Attend state-office-sponsored meetings
Perform other duties assigned by the local committee or state director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Born-again believer called by God to child evangelism ministry
Leadership qualities described in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1
Demonstrated love for Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer
Passion for reaching children with the Gospel
Experience teaching and evangelizing children biblically
Experience discipling, training, and supervising volunteers or staff
Ability to lead others and remain a continual learner
Commitment to local churches and Christian organizations as ministry partners
Ability to identify leaders, organize groups, cast vision, and evaluate ministry programs
Extensive experience in biblically teaching and evangelizing children
Flawless record in behavior toward children and families
Experience discipling and training staff and volunteers
Effective teaching skills and willingness to lead, coach, and correct staff and volunteers
At least one year of Bible College or Seminary training with good academic performance
Commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and Ministry Compliance Agreement
Clear salvation testimony and active Christian faith
Willingness to sign the Ministry Compliance Agreement
Intermediate proficiency with MS PowerPoint and email communication
Basic proficiency with MS Publisher, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to use projectors, Blockrockers, and technology used in Good News Clubs
Ability to use MailChimp
Legally authorized to work in the US
Willingness to complete a background check
Willingness and ability to commute to the office
Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement Plan (after 1 year)
Bonus based on performance
Donation matching
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Flexible work from home options available