Ministry Compliance Agreement (MCA) Guidance
Thank you for your commitment to volunteer through the ministries of CEF of VA Inc., the Northern Virginia chapter.
CEF requires those who are all involved in teaching, leadership, or other staff responsibilities to sign the Ministry Compliance Agreement at the beginning of each CEF ministry year (September - August). This includes all paid or volunteer staff, committee members, and every GNC Team. The Ministry Compliance Agreement includes the CEF Doctrinal Protection Policy, which requires adherence to the CEF Statement of Faith.
We have some guidelines based on age and position:
1. For new, first-year workers 18 years and older (paid or volunteer), the CEF Statement of Faith and the Ministry Compliance Agreement are integral to the online Child Protection application process. Please read them, fill out the form, and then press the submit button below. You may want to go back to STEP 2 on the Volunteer Application page by clicking the link: Volunteer Application
2. For new volunteers at the age of 14 through 17, please complete the items below as follows, and you will be interviewed by CEF staff or a team leader with whom you are working:
1) Download and fill out the Confidential Screening form & Background/Reference Check Authorization (downloadable). Please return the completed and signed form in person, by mail, or by e-mail to [email protected] or to CEF of NOVA (8001 Forbes Place, Suite 101, Springfield, VA 22151).
2) Click the link to the Protecting Today's Child video online to watch it. It takes about 9 minutes.
3) Read Child Protection Policy Introduction (downloadable) and Code of Conduct (downloadable)
4) Fill out the Ministry Compliance Agreement below and submit.
* Special Note: Volunteers under age 14 must: 1) Always be under the direct supervision of a screened worker aged 16 or above; 2) Never be supervised by a single individual (adult or minor).
| Statement of Faith |
| Confidential Screening Form (v.8) |
| Code of Conduct (v.8) |
3. All CEF staff, teachers (including all volunteers), and those in leadership positions must sign the Ministry Compliance Agreement annually. The Northern Virginia chapter has a simple way for you to fill out and submit the form to us.
Doctrinal Protection Policy - Adopted by CEF International Board of Trustees, May 6, 2002
Child Evangelism Fellowship® continues in its commitment to its Statement of Faith, which embodies the non-negotiable and historic beliefs of evangelical Christians.
Within the community of evangelical believers various distinctives exist which do not prevent our fellowship in the Lord and our effectiveness as child evangelists.
We, therefore, resolve that CEF® workers are qualified by their unreserved commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and their further commitment in all CEF activities to refrain from teaching or otherwise advocating doctrinal distinctives either contrary to or in addition to the Statement of Faith.
Recognizing the spiritual need of boys and girls in our community and around the world, I would like to assist in the work of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF).
I understand that CEF is without specific denominational affiliation and have read the Statement of Faith and CEF Doctrinal Protection Policy. In becoming a co-worker with CEF, and to protect the ministry, I agree not to propagate or practice in CEF ministries any distinctive or controversial doctrines, methods and practices that would go beyond the CEF Statement of Faith and the approved CEF curriculum. These would include but not be limited to such things as modes of baptism, speaking in tongues, interpretation of Scripture by experience, healing on demand, etc. I understand that anyone who does not adhere to this agreement cannot serve with CEF as paid staff or volunteer.
In teaching Bible lessons in core CEF programs I will use exclusively materials approved by CEF.
In offering my services I trust the Lord to make me a faithful servant, and should problems arise between CEF and me that cannot be fully reconciled, I will quietly withdraw to preserve the harmony essential to having an effective Christian witness.
By signing below, I indicate:
My agreement with the Statement of Faith, and that
- I will abide by the above CEF Ministry Compliance Agreement, and that
- I will abide by the policies of CEF for as long as I am actively involved.
(Only applicable in the USA):
- I have reviewed the Protecting Today’s Child manual or presentation (866-878-4182 or www.cefonline.com/policy) in the last 12 months.
- If you have a question about a specific policy or to see a complete copy of all policies, contact your director.
Child Evangelism Fellowship® continues in its commitment to its Statement of Faith, which embodies the non-negotiable and historic beliefs of evangelical Christians.
Within the community of evangelical believers various distinctives exist which do not prevent our fellowship in the Lord and our effectiveness as child evangelists.
We, therefore, resolve that CEF® workers are qualified by their unreserved commitment to CEF’s Statement of Faith and their further commitment in all CEF activities to refrain from teaching or otherwise advocating doctrinal distinctives either contrary to or in addition to the Statement of Faith.
Recognizing the spiritual need of boys and girls in our community and around the world, I would like to assist in the work of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF).
I understand that CEF is without specific denominational affiliation and have read the Statement of Faith and CEF Doctrinal Protection Policy. In becoming a co-worker with CEF, and to protect the ministry, I agree not to propagate or practice in CEF ministries any distinctive or controversial doctrines, methods and practices that would go beyond the CEF Statement of Faith and the approved CEF curriculum. These would include but not be limited to such things as modes of baptism, speaking in tongues, interpretation of Scripture by experience, healing on demand, etc. I understand that anyone who does not adhere to this agreement cannot serve with CEF as paid staff or volunteer.
In teaching Bible lessons in core CEF programs I will use exclusively materials approved by CEF.
In offering my services I trust the Lord to make me a faithful servant, and should problems arise between CEF and me that cannot be fully reconciled, I will quietly withdraw to preserve the harmony essential to having an effective Christian witness.
By signing below, I indicate:
My agreement with the Statement of Faith, and that
- I will abide by the above CEF Ministry Compliance Agreement, and that
- I will abide by the policies of CEF for as long as I am actively involved.
(Only applicable in the USA):
- I have reviewed the Protecting Today’s Child manual or presentation (866-878-4182 or www.cefonline.com/policy) in the last 12 months.
- If you have a question about a specific policy or to see a complete copy of all policies, contact your director.
| Ministry Compliance Agreement |