Serving Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Chesterfield, and Marlboro Counties

Abbie Bailey

It's true. And it happens every summer!

CYIA (Christian Youth in Action) is the CEF summer program where middle school,  high school, and college age students (ages 12-22) are trained to conduct 5-Day Clubs. After a week of intensive training, these summer missionaries conduct several 5-Day Clubs a day in Florence, Darlington, Marlboro, Chesterfield and Dillon counties during June and July. ​These teens impact the lives of hundreds of children. Meanwhile, their own spiritual lives are also dramatically changed as they discover how God has gifted them in areas of teaching and evangelism. For many, this experience of full-time missionary work serves as a catalyst for future ministry work, possibly as educators, pastors, and missionaries.

Kelleytown Baptist Church

EVANGELISTIC - 1ST YEAR

STUDENT'S STANDPOINT

Riverside Community Church 

LEADERSHIP - 3RD YEAR

“This was my favorite summer!” That was the words out of our son’s mouth. As parents, we were thrilled to hear these words. We couldn’t have dreamed of a better place for our son to spend his summer! Not only did he grow in his relation with God, he also gained confidence and life long friends! Everything he experienced has truly helped shape his vision for school and future. Having this opportunity to be a local missionary was true gift from God!

I’m still using the knowledge that CYIA provided me, and I have really grown in maturity, my relationship with God, my relationship with people, my teaching skills, my confidence, and my purpose. Let me just say one thing: when you’re working at something you’re passionate about and love doing, it won’t feel like work. I know that this summer changed my life. Join CYIA, and see what God has in store for you.

Although the application deadline has passed, you can still be a part of CYIA this summer! How? By joining the SHADOW PROGRAM. The SHADOW PROGRAM is for youth ages 12-22 who are interested in Christian Youth in Action and want to see first hand what the program is all about. To join this program, you need to visit at least one 5-Day Club.

Ask God to bring forth the youth who are called to CYIA, to open doors of locations, and to prepare the hearts of the children.

Kelleytown Baptist Church

EVANGELISTIC - 1ST YEAR

Training on how to lead a child to Christ using the Wordless Book

Aiden Martin

College Park Baptist Church

JUNIOR - 1ST YEAR

CYIA TEAM 2024

​May 18, 2024

WITH OUR SUMMER PROGRAM IN 2023!

Kelleytown Baptist Church

TCE1 - 2ND YEAR

Ashton Kinney

College Park Baptist Church 

EVANGELISTIC - 1ST YEAR

20

Christian Fellowship Assembly of God 

EVANGELISTIC - 1ST YEAR

Our CYIA students are volunteering their time, but you may not be able to do that. Still be part of the mission by giving financially.

​​​What if we told you that local Christian youth spend their summer teaching children about the Gospel ?

Matthew Groves

MaryAlice Moore

Kids Reached

Florence, Darlington, Chesterfield, Dillon, & Marlboro Counties

VOLUNTEER

Angie Neal

5-Day Clubs​

Florence First Baptist Church

NewSpring Church

TCE1 - 2ND YEAR

Kelleytown Baptist Church

EVANGELISTIC - 1ST YEAR

God may be calling you to join our CYIA team for this upcoming summer. Follow His call and start the process!
​

Asher Neal

Reagan Watson

Putting training to use in daycares, YMCA's, churches, and other locations with children. Must commit to three out of the five weeks.

Emmanuel Baptist Church

INTERN - 5TH YEAR

2024 SCHEDULE

​June 8-15, 2024

Emmanuel Baptist Church 

LEADERSHIP - 3RD YEAR

34

Grace Baptist Church 

LEADERSHIP - 3RD YEAR

Kelleytown Baptist Church

JUNIOR - 1ST YEAR

Caleb Liu

Wesley Jordan

Sam Neal

Heather Jackson

Kelsey Boyd

Grace Baptist Church

JUNIOR - 1ST YEAR

Kelleytown Baptist Church

JUNIOR - 1ST YEAR

Natalie Jackson

PRAY

WITH THE SHADOW PROGRAM!

Mason Neal

June 17-21

June 24-28

July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26

Training on how to teach a 5-Day Club with a camp-like feel.

PARENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Join Us!

Columbia International University

Grace Baptist Church

TCE1 - 2ND YEAR

GIVE

SEE WHAT HAPPENED

Caleb Neal

Kelleytown Baptist Church

JUNIOR - 1ST YEAR

733

STARTING BACK IN SEPTEMBER

MaryAlice, 15

Last summer went so well, and we had so much fun! Each student grew spiritually and with one another. Contact us if you would like to see our video of the summer!

Izzy Groves

Salvations

JohnVan & Amy