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     CEF of Chicago offers an array of different gospel advancing ministry opportunities as well as many training opportunities. From 5-Day Clubs in the summer, Good News Clubs during the school year, and training in teaching and outreach all year round, we are committed to equipping others in going out and sharing God’s word

These trying times have changed the look of ministry here in Chicago and around the world. Though our surroundings and circumstances have changed, our methods of reaching the next generation with the gospel have not. Viridian Calix is one of CEF of Chicago’s missionaries working alongside her husband living at the Housing for Urban...

“Would you eat your favorite kind of cookie if  the tray underneath it had a tiny bit of dog poop on it?” I asked the kids at our party club. I was trying to help them understand why God finds even one sin too odious to permit in his presence.  “Gross!” All but one exclaimed.

    CEF is extremely passionate about training and equipping others to evangelize and disciple. For over 80 years, Chicago CEF has been equipping people in the Chicago area to reach children for Christ. We have training for teenagers and young adults known as CYIA™ (Christian Youth In Action®). We have a college-level course called

Hortense Yolanda McDowell was a woman of God and a strong supporter of CEF through volunteering. She had four children whom she loved dearly: Matthew, Yolanda-Renee, Mark St., and Marshall John. Her children described her as: honorable, an obedient servant of God, a mighty prayer warrior, teacher of teachers, evangelist to children...