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How are you spending your summer? As relaxing as it may be to chill at the pool or hang out with friends, what if you chose instead to make an eternal impact in the lives of kids right where you live? High school and college-age students all around the world are coming together to reach the boys and girls in their communities – and YOU can be a part of a team!
 

Christian Youth In Action® (CYIA™) is a program designed to train you and a team of other young people in effective and engaging ways to teach children about God. You will attend a 10-day training where you will learn to present the Gospel clearly on a child’s level, counsel a child for salvation, and lead a dynamic club ministry for kids. Components of this club include teaching a Bible lesson, a real-life missionary story, and a Bible verse, as well as leading songs, games, and a fun review time.

After this training, you will team up with another young person to teach 5-Day Clubs out in the community with predominantly unsaved kids who don’t regularly attend church. You will be able to take the light of the Gospel to them in homes, churches,  neighborhoods, and other community locations. Depending on the need for teams, you will teach clubs from one to five weeks during the summer.
If you have a heart for ministry and want to team up with other young people to reach the children in your community, then CYIA is for you!

          Just think, this summer you can:   

                                                                 -Reach boys and girls with the Gospel

                                                                 -See your faith and vision grow deeper

                                                                 -Build new friendships that will last a lifetime

                                                                 -Grow in communication, teamwork, endurance, responsibility, and self-confidence

                                                                 -Gain experience for ministry in your own local church, school or vocation

Apply here for summer 2026

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You need to be 15, or starting grade 10 in the fall or the year you apply.

During training, you will stay on campus (TBA). All meals are provided.  After the training, you will be staying with host families who are screened by the church. You may be in a new home each week.

The cost is still to be finalized and will be posted as soon as we know. 

While you serve with us, you can raise financial support, or you may qualify for one of our Summer Grants.                    Not sure how to raise support? We can help you learn how to do this.