What Is CEF?
Christian Educators Fellowship is a group of peers sharing ideas and resources as well as providing information, networking, and support to others working in the field of Christian Education and Discipleship.   CEF is a great place to connect with the latest training opportunities on a local, state, and national level.

Opportunities For Members of Iowa CEF Include:
State wide day-long and overnight retreats held in May and October
Networking e-mails through Ia CEF listserv.  To join, send a blank email (no subject line or anything in the body of the email)  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Local “cluster” groups meetings held locally with Christian Educators in your region of the state.  To find your district's contact person, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , vice president of the Iowa Christian Educators Fellowship.
Continuing Education scholarships for persons working toward certification and/or permanent Deacon Ordination and for National CEF Conference.  For more information, look under the Resources section.

WHY JOIN CEF?
Christian Educators Fellowship of The United Methodist Church is a professional organization for individuals- not agencies or institutions, positions, or places of employment. The organization supports the individual. Membership in CEF says:
 I believe in the profession of Christian education and formation.
 I believe in the ministry of Christian education and formation in the church.
 I want to make public my commitment to the ministry of Christian education and formation.
 I want to help shape the foundation and the future of my profession.
 I want to be a decision-maker in the profession and in the development of the ministry of Christian education and formation.
 I want to support my personal and professional growth as a person committed to Christian education and formation.