Child Evangelism Fellowship of
Our History
CEF was founded by Jesse Irvin Overholtzer in 1937.
Growing up in a religious family, Jesse at the age of 12 was convicted
of his own sin and sought counsel from his mother. He was told, "Son, you are too young."
It wasn't until Overholtzer was in college that he heard the Gospel and trusted Christ as his Savior.
Later, as a pastor, Mr. Overholtzer read one of Charles Spurgeon's sermons which stated,
"A child of five, if properly instructed can as truly believe and be regenerated as an adult."
The Lord used this statement in Mr. O's life to lead him to begin the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship
when he was 60 years old. The ministry has grown into the largest evangelistic outreach to children in the world.
CEF is currently ministering in over 185 countries and in every state in the U.S.
Our Upper Peninsula chapter has been around since 1963, helping churches reach children for Christ.
CONTACT INFO
- CEF of Upper Michigan Inc
- PO Box 1208
- Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
- upmichigancef@gmail.com