Staff & Volunteer Leaders | Child Evangelism Fellowship

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Meet the Team

Sarah Allison, Local Director Sarah Allison, Local Director Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? I trusted in Jesus as my Saviour at an early age. As a result, I truly believe I was saved from so much hardship, because the Lord was helping me throughout my younger years. I want this for all children, which is why I am passionate about "home missions" through CEF. What is Your Favorite Verse? Psalm 32:8 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? My husband and I teach self defense with police officers and college students.	Carol Franklin Carol Franklin, Office Manager Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? Since retiring I have felt that it is important to give back. I have had a blessed life and have been a Christian since I was a child. CEF's vision of Every Child, Every Nation, Every Day is something I want to support. What is Your Favorite Verse? Jeremiah 29:11 ESV What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I have lived coast to coast and border to border in the US. Ohio, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, California and back to Ohio.	Patti Geckler, Ministry Coordinator Patti Geckler, Ministry Coordinator for Stark County Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? When I was a young woman, I learned the Gospel. I just wanted to tell it to other people because hell is such a terrible, terrible place. Children need to know the Good News. What is Your Favorite Verse? 1 Thessalonians 5:24 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I love watching missionary documentaries, especially with my two grandsons.	Zoe Gingerich, Ministry Coordinator Zoe Gingerich, Ministry Coordinator for Carroll County Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? I feel that God prepared me for this moment through the years of involvement as a Good News Club Team Leader. (Ephesians 2:10) What is Your Favorite Verse? John 15:4 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I have been very excited to learn about keeping bees, and am a member of the Carroll County Bee Club.
Sheila Dallas, Banquet Coordinator Sheila Dallas, Banquet Coordinator Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? Years ago God called me to be a missionary for him. I have several ministries I serve in, and I am blessed to be able to continue to do so. Currently, I help coordinate the local banquets, and I endeavor to humbly bring glory to God. What is Your Favorite Verse? Jeremiah 29:11 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I love calendars, planners, journals, anything paper-related. I also love Mondays because it feels like a fresh start.	Rachel Suntheimer, Ministry Coordinator Stark Co Rachel Suntheimer, Ministry Coordinator Stark Co Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? I want my life to impact people, to make a difference, to point people to Christ. At 14 or 15, when CEF and Good News Clubs came into my life, right away I knew it was what I would spend my life for the children in Good News Clubs. What is Your Favorite Verse? Psalm 40:17 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I love to garden, paint, and cook. I also have 8 siblings.	Rick Corder, IT Administrator Rick Corder, IT Administrator Why Do I Feel Called to CEF? I love children and believe they are our greatest future resource and do not wish to miss the opportunity to bring Jesus into their lives. God has given me many gifts over time in my life and now I am privileged to share them with his willing servants, enabling them to further their serving the Lord. What is Your Favorite Verse? John 3:16 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I enjoy my family second to God, and then dogs!	Mike Oldham, Champion Partnership Manager Mike Oldham, Champion Partnership Manager Why Do You Feel Called to Serve in CEF? After being involved with homeless and prison ministries, I've seen so many adults, who have suffered through troubled childhoods. The knowledge of God's saving grace was nowhere to be found. Good News Clubs provide an opportunity to stand in the gap and sow the seed! What is Your Favorite Verse? 1John 4:4 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? At 63, I'm close to having more replacement parts than original equipment.
Mary Sanders, Greeting Card Designer Why Do You Feel Called to Serve in CEF? Developing our children to trust in God is SO important in our world today. I recognize how CEF helps accomplish this goal. What is Your Favorite Verse? 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 and Philipians 4:13 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I love to share the talents that God has given me and, in hindsight, perhaps I should have been a teacher. This is evident in the joy I have received from sharing my card making interest with my granddaughter	Nicole Jones, Decorating Coordinator Why Do You Feel Called to Serve in CEF? I attended CEF as a child. It was one of my favorite Programs growing up. This is an answer my 2 years of prayers to share my talents. What is Your Favorite Verse? Lamentations 3:21-26 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I absolutely Love snow & the Beach!	Mikayla Warner, Summer Coordinator Mikayla Warner, Summer Coordinator Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? I have been doing CEF since 2015, and have loved every minute of it. In the past year I have gotten more involved and have fallen more in love. Then during the summer of 2021, God had really showed me that I love this and that he was calling me to go full time. What is Your Favorite Verse? Proverbs 31:30 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I play about 10 different instruments.	Deborah Fetherston, Graphic Designer Deborah Fetherston, Graphic Designer Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? Serving the Lord is one of my passions. He gives me purpose, fulfillment, and joy when I serve Him. I love using my graphic design abilities for this ministry. As an artist, I am thankful for the opportunities to create material to reach children for Christ. What is Your Favorite Verse? Proverbs 3:5-6 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I'm pregnant with our first child.
Tammy Fullwiler, Chapter Prayer Coordinator Tammy Fullwiler, Chapter Prayer Coordinator Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? I believe & know what God truly opened the door for me concerning this position. I had been praying specifically, asking the Lord to open a door of two different directions, & this is the position He chose of the two. Praise the Lord for answering prayer! What is Your Favorite Verse? Revelation 22:20 1 Samuel 12:23 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I like to act like a kid, talk like a kid & get down on their level!	Summer Leadership Team Summer Leadership Team, Steve Compston Pam Compston, Rachel Suntheimer, Benita Miller, Brenda Warner, Mikayla Warner Matthew 18:14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.	Donna Maxfield, Communications Editor Donna Maxfield, Communications Editor Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? Reaching the next generation for Jesus should be our primary goal as believers. CEF is fulfilling that role and I want to be a part of the challenge. I enjoy editing, writing, and proofing, a role linking the staff with supporters and friends. What is Your Favorite Verse? Psalm 96:3 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? God has given me the opportunity to do mission work in18 countries!	Kaye Palmer, Caterer Kaye Palmer, Caterer Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? To be used by God, to be a blessing to others, and to see children saved at an early age. What is Your Favorite Verse? 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I have been to Israel, was a foster mother to over 60 children, fixed 3 meals a day for 500-700 people.
Mary Herron, Volunteer Supervisor Mary Herron, Volunteer Supervisor Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? God brought the opportunity to serve in CEF during the covid pandemic. It was a sad time for me, but the Lord has placed me in a ministry that brings me joy. What is Your Favorite Verse? Philippians 4:11 & 4:13 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I ran two marathons	Pam Cumpston, Festival Coordinator Pam Cumpston, Festival Coordinator Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? I love sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people. God has given me the gift of organization and being able to watch them grow. What is Your Favorite Verse? Romans 10:14-15 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? I love to cook and bake.	Diane Criswell Diane Criswell, Assistant Volunteer Supervisor Why Do You Feel Called to CEF? Mary and I are trying to fill Nadine Ames shoes! What is Your Favorite Verse? John 8:32 What is a Fun Fact about Myself? Hubby and I rode our bicycles with the Stark County Bicycle Club to Niagra Falls (many many years ago).

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