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 List-Serv 
Local “cluster” groups meetings held locally with Christian Educators in your region of the state.
Continuing Education scholarships for persons working toward certification and/or permanent Deacon Ordination and for National CEF Conference.

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.