Child Evangelism Fellowship of Illinois, Northeast Chapter includes ministry to all areas of Lake County, IL. This chapter has been active since the 1950s in this area. To learn more about the international organization of CEF, visit cefonline.com.
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Meet Our Staff
-Cheryl Zvirblis-
Local Director
Cheryl has been teaching Good News Clubs since 2015. While seeking God's will, she decided to pray about becoming more involved in CEF. After taking Teaching Children EffectivelyTM level 1 as well as some training over the summer, she said that the most amazing thing was seeing people learn to lead children to Christ and to see children affected by the Gospel.
-Gail Williams-
Teacher Trainer
Gail has been with CEF for over 46 years, from hosting Good News Clubs in her home to serving as the local director from 2007 to 2018. She is now semi-retired as she enjoys visiting with her Grandchildren, gardening, and going for walks. She continues to be involved with CEF training and leads one of the local Good News Clubs.
-Kristi Avakian-
Office Assistant
Kristi proudly serves with CEF, helping with clerical tasks so that things run smoothly. The proud mother of three children, Kristi is passionate to be a part of this ministry that helps bring the gospel to children in the area.
-Noah Modder-
Ministry Intern
Noah has been involved with CEF since 2023, where he served in 5-Day Clubs as a summer missionary. He is now a ministry intern for the Northeast Chapter of Illinois, helping in any way he can to reach the children who don't know the Lord. Noah currently assists in a local Junior Youth Club.
(From left to right)
Yonda Abogunrin, Kermit Ruoss, Candy Ruoss, Georgia Zoromski, Ginnie Vehlow, John January, Niko Drivas
(847) 223-2550
Child Evangelism Fellowship is a non-profit worldwide organization! Our purpose is to evangelize boys and girls with the Gospel, disciple them in the Word of God, and establish them in the local church.
