A little about our history

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About Child Evangelism Fellowship

Child Evangelism Fellowship was founded in 1937 by Rev. J. Irvin Overholtzer, a man with a God-given vision for boys and girls to know the Savior.

Our concern in seeking to evangelize them is that "not one of these little ones should perish." Matthew 18:14

Watch the video to learn more about our history.

CEF Needs You...

  • to become involved in the ministry to children in your neighborhood
  • to become a volunteer instructor or teacher with CEF
  • to be trained in effective methods of outreach to the children
  • to pray for the ministry on a daily basis
  • to support CEF financially and to volunteer or serve full-time