What is Junior Youth Challenge?
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
Children today face an increasingly dangerous and hopeless world. Unchurched families in every country—and even locally, in your own community—have no legacy of faith to pass on to their children. They do not know the reason for our hope.
A Junior Youth Challenge ™ (JYC) club meets youth right where they are. In schools, community centers, churches, and neighborhood homes, teachers who are screened, trained, and equipped lead action-packed JYC clubs every week, delivering the timeless truths of the Bible in exciting, engaging ways. Junior high youth learn the Gospel and grow in their relationship with the Lord.
JYC clubs only happen because of people like you! You can help organize and lead a club in your home, at your church, or in your school. You can support this work by training and equipping teachers with your donations. And most importantly, you can pray for this ministry!
JYC TM meets once a week for at least one hour to teach children the truth found in the Bible and for discipleship. This program is the next layer added onto our primary ministry Good News Clubs. In JYC, the students will start to learn how to teach God's Word alongside their Bible teachers. In hope of them attending our young adult program CYIA(Christian Youth In Action ®) once they attend high school.
Teaching Biblical truth can help children develop a committed walk with Jesus Christ, offer real life solutions backed by the power of God’s Word, improve attitudes and behavior at home and at school, offer the moral foundation needed to combat the pressures of living in today’s world and provide hope for hurting kids.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can attend?
JYC is open to all boys and girls middle school age, regardless of religious background.
Who teaches the club?
Christians who are concerned for the spiritual well-being of children teach the club. These teachers have received specialized training from CEF and are carefully screened as required by the child protection policy of CEF.
Is there any cost?
No! JYC is absolutely FREE! There is no charge for children to attend.
How will club benefit your child?
Children will learn: biblical principles, moral values, character qualities, respect for authority.
Your children will also be safe! CEF has taken specific steps to insure the safety of every child. All club workers have been carefully screened as required by the child protection policy of CEF.
Who sponsors the club?
JYC is sponsored by our local CEF chapter. Many times local churches also sponsor the club as an effective outreach. High quality teaching materials, action packed fun and loads of relationship building make JYC one of the most fruitful ministry events of the year.
Contact our office for more information on how we can partner together to bring 5-Day Clubs to your church!