top of page

Every Child. Every Nation. Every Day.

Child Evangelism Fellowship

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) is a Bible-centered organization composed of born-again believers whose purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and to establish (disciple) them in the Word of God and in the local church for Christian living.

Forest Path

CEF of Venango, Forest, and Clarion

Venango, Forest, and Clarion counties make up this chapter of CEF affectionately known as CEF of VFC. Venango county is known for its prominence in the initial exploration and development of the petroleum industry. Forest county is known for its hundreds of miles of ATV, snowmobile, hiking, and horseback riding trails. Clarion county boasts the PennWest Clarion University, home to approximately 3,900 students. There are 13 school districts in the tri-couny area.

Meet the Team

CEF of Venango, Forest, and Clarion is a chapter of

CEF of Pennsylvania.

Meet the individuals who keep the chapter running!

Our Local Committee 

Stephen Bishop - Chairman

Elisabeth Regester - Vice Chair

Steve Allison - Treasurer

Karen Miller - Secretary

John Friedlund

Debra Jones

Lynn Lauderdale

William Strong

Carolyn Ward

Our Local Staff

Kelsie Kennedy - Local Director

Josie Bates - Ministry Coordinator

The CEF of VFC office in Cranberry, PA.

16,443,289

children reached worldwide in 2020

45,050

children reached worldwide per day

1,877

children reached worldwide per hour

31

children reached worldwide per minute

Oil City.jpeg
bottom of page