Child Evangelism Fellowship of Ontario

Overview

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) of Ontario is a Christian mission organization that operates as a registered charity in Ontario, Canada. It mainly focuses on evangelizing children and leading them to faith in Jesus Christ through various programs.

History

CEF Ontario was established in 1943, making it one of the early regional branches of the global Child Evangelism Fellowship organization. Founded by Jesse Irvin Overholtzer in 1937, Child Evangelism Fellowship has grown into the largest evangelistic outreach to children worldwide[1][2]. The Ontario branch follows similar objectives, dedicated to reaching children with the Gospel.

Programs and Activities

CEF Ontario engages in several activities aimed at children, including Bible classes, evangelistic events, and discipleship programs. These initiatives are often conducted in partnership with local churches and mission organizations that align with CEF's Statement of Faith[3][5].

Purpose and Mission

The primary purpose of CEF Ontario is to evangelize children, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in a Bible-believing church for Christian living. This mission is achieved through enlisting, equipping, and encouraging a team of qualified leaders to fulfill these goals[5].

Registration and Operations

CEF Ontario is registered under the business registration number 106913544RR0001. It relies on volunteers and local partnerships to carry out its mission across Ontario, focusing on cities, towns, and rural communities to reach unreached children[5].

[1] https://www.cefonline.com/about/history/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_Evangelism_Fellowship [3] https://cefontario.org [4] https://www.gotquestions.org/Child-Evangelism-Fellowship-CEF.html [5] https://cefcanada.org/about-us/