Child evangelism fellowship
southern illinois®

What We Do

Child Evangelism Fellowship exists to work alongside the local church to
Evangelize boys and girls, Disciple them in the Word of God, and
Establish them in a Bible believing Church.

Family Fun Day at
Bald Knob Cross of Peace

On Saturday, October 7, 2023 please plan to join CEF Southern Illinois at the Cross for a free Gospel concert by the Riven Quartet, inflatables, games, and activities for the kids & a silent auction. There will be food trucks and vendors with food for purchase or bring a picnic lunch. Don't forget your lawn chairs! Bring your family and friends. The day begins at 10am! If you participated in the Good News WALK-A-THON, check in at 10am to pick up your t-shirts and get your team photo at the Cross. The Gospel Concert and Kids Fun opens at 10:30 am.
WALK-A-THON awards & Mission Moment  (11:30am -Noon.) Gospel Concert resumes, silent auction is open 10am-1:30pm, Kids Fun & Games , Food Trucks and Vendors will be open 10am - 2pm! Please don't miss the chance to view the beautiful fall colors from The Cross overlooking the Shawnee National Forest.
Your support of Child Evangelism Fellowship and the mission to children in Southern Illinois is essential!
Thank you for helping BRINGING THE BIBLE BACK TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE GOOD NEWS TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CHILDREN!

The Mission 

Our mission is to mobilize the body of Christ in Southern Illinois to Adopt-A-School. To provide extraordinary opportunities for reaching the next generation with the Gospel through after school Good News Clubs® during the academic year. To train and develop Christian Youth in Action® missionaries to evangelize hundreds of community children in Southern Illinois with summer 5-Day Clubs®.

Our vision is to see all 132 public schools in Southern Illinois adopted by a local church and have a Good News Club meeting  immediately after school each week. To equip, train, and encourage volunteers. To provide evangelistic curriculum, and fruitful outreach to children in every township, village, city, or unincorporated community in the lower 19 counties of Illinois.  Our vision is to partner with local Bible-believing churches, Christian businesses and individuals to link arms in fulfilling the Great Commission to reach as many children as
possible with the Gospel before their 13th birthday!

Southern Illinois Chapter

Serving: Alexander, Clinton, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Massac, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Union, Washington, White, and Williamson Counties. 

Meet the team!

Robin Williams

Local Coordinator

Ashley Byars

Administrative Assistant

The Local Committee

Rev. Susan Burnett

Chair

Mr. Dennis Howell

Vice Chairman

Mr. David Brunaugh

Treasurer

Dr.  Deborah McClallen

Secretary

Mrs. Kathy Brunaugh

Committee Member

Pastor Robert Jilek

Committee Member

Mrs. Judy Goodman

Committee Member

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GOOD NEWS CLUB TEAM TRAINING

Fall 2023 training will be on September 29 & 30. Location will be announced soon.

This will be great evangelism training if you are new to volunteering with GNC, or looking for a refresher course.