Telling Future Generations

Navigating storms is a mark of a strong leader, whether they are external storms from without, or internal storms from within.  In Nehemiah Chapter 4, we will look at two 'external storms' and two 'internal storms' that Nehemiah faced, as the leader, the captain of his people, and how Nehemiah navigated these storms, not with a 'man-centered' fear, but with a 'Go...

How does God call His people to serve the LORD today? From Nehemiah chapter 1, Biblical principles are gleaned that point to that 'God-Ordains' His people to serve the LORD for a particular people, a particular need, and a particular place of service yet today. But how does 'God-Ordain' and call His servants?  Through Nehemiah, we see that often God confirms His calling to serv...

Who is Nehemiah and what is the book of Nehemiah all about that was written 2,400 years ago? Nehemiah is God's humble servant whom God called to not only rebuild the wall, rebuild the city, but also to rebuild the people. But from a 40,000 foot view, what was the purpose of all this rebuilding process? Listen how God used his servant Nehemiah to prepare His people for the Lord's 1st comi...

Listen to a testimony of God's leading in a person's life and also a wrapped-around, true missionary story of Samuel Morris, a young man from Africa who attended Taylor University Bible School in the late 1800's, all through the Holy Spirit's direction and guidance. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Have you ever wondered what the theme of the Bible is? In this episode Dr. Katrina Forseth discusses how beginning in Genesis all the way through Revelation the theme of the Bible is all about the doctrine of the Lamb. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

God is doing amazing things at Camp Good News! Listen to two senior staff members share what God has done and what God is currently doing in their lives. You will be encouraged! Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Summer time can mean so many things to different people. Listen to how God used the  summer season to shape and change the life of Dr. Katrina Forseth. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus was saying when He told the rich young ruler that he must sell all of his possessions and follow Him to inherit eternal life? Listen to this podcast to hear the answer.  Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

When it comes to serving others and having a right mindset in spiritual service, we need to think more of others and less of ourselves. We see this on full display in John 13. Listen and be encouraged and edified as Dr. Katrina Forseth shares these foundational truths from this passage. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Easter is a special time of year for me. Not only is Easter the celebration of our Lord and Savior's death and resurrection to take away our sins (I Corinthians 15:3-4), but also Easter is a reminder to me of the day when the Lord turned my life around and changed me from the inside out. This Easter season, I just wanted to share with you my Easter testimony of what God did in me on that day!...

This episode includes Mark's testimony to how he came faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and how he was called into camp ministry. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Hear Mark's passion for camp ministry and his philosophy behind it. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

There is a beautiful verse found in Zechariah 4:6 that is inlaid in a strange, yet beautiful picture of encouragement that stands as a reminder to God's people that no matter the obstacles that we face either from within or from without, that God has promised to supply by His Spirit all our need so that we, as God's people, are enabled to finish the work that God has called us to do.  Fo...

Mission Takes A Team! Excerpts from the life of William Carey, "The Father of Modern Missions," has many implications and applications still today. But the overriding 'take-away' is the pioneer missionary model of governing structure between the missionary board and the missionary staff which results in a unified team. As William Carey stated before he sailed to India in the la...

King Asa, in 2 Chronicles 16 exited his reign on a downward spiritual spiral with no signs of repentance, but then in 2 Chronicles 17, Asa's son King Jehoshaphat entered stage right and sought to stay right with the Lord all the days of his life. Revival broke out among the people of Israel as a result. Is it possible for that to still happen today? Listen to today's episode to find enco...

When we are in the midst of making poor spiritual decisions or doing spiritual U-turns in our life, things often have to get worse before we, as the Lord's people wake up and realize what we have done and how far we have stepped away from the Lord. In 2 Chronicles 18 we find King Jehoshaphat fighting on the wrong side. Listen to this episode to find what God's Word instructs us to do whe...

What will God do to get His people's attention to depend ultimately on Him? What will God do to humble us before almighty God to see that we have no one else to turn to so that our eyes are solely looking to Him? What will God do to be glorified in our midst so that all praise, honor, and worship redounds to the glory of God. The answer: Anything that God needs to do to accomplish His work of...

January is often a time to re-evaluate what we are doing and why. As followers of Christ, we need to align our purposes with God's purposes. Listen to this podcast to be reminded of God's purposes for children and children's ministry. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

On Christmas Day in 1863, during the war-torn era of the Civil War, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the famous American poet, composed the poem, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” Within a decade, the poem was turned into a Christmas carol that is still sung to this day, including modern renditions. The story behind the song is powerful and rings true still today. Listen to this podcast to hear mor...

Learn all about Virtual Good News Club and how God is using them to reach children with the gospel message of Jesus Christ! Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

In this episode, Katrina interviews Southern IL local director, Robin Williams and Good News Club volunteer, Colette Arnold. Hear all that is going on in Southern IL! Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

This week, Katrina is interviewing Jessica Reilly and Mark Yonke. Both are fundamental to the Truth Chasers Club ministry. Take a listen as they discuss what this ministry is and the difference that it is making in the live of children in central IL and beyond. Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.

Go to our website to learn more information about Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois.