The R. Harold Hipps Endowment Fund
In support of theChristian Educators Fellowship of the United Methodist Church
Christian Educators Fellowship is an association of United Methodists and persons from other denominations who have responsibility for Christian education in any of its diverse forms, in and beyond the local church. CEF nurtures, supports, challenges, and advocates for persons with responsibility for fostering discipleship through Christian education.
The often quoted advice of John Wesley regarding Christian stewardship is "Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can." Christian Educators Fellowship supports three endowment funds, the R. Harold Hipps Endowment Fund, the Legacy for Learning Endowment fund and the Goddard-Johnson endowment Fund.
The R. Harold Hipps Endowment Fund
Christian Educators Fellowship created an endowment fund in 1988 to honor CEF founder and executive director R. Harold Hipps. His dream was to establish an organization that supports Christian educators to grow in their profession and become equipped to lead the Church in understanding the importance of Christian education.
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Christian Educators Fellowship is an association of United Methodists and persons from other denominations who have responsibility for Christian education in any of its diverse forms, in and beyond the local church.
Christian Educators Fellowship
- interprets the roles of persons leading Christian education ministries in the church;
- assists in developing, maintaining, and interpreting standards for education ministry;
- provides training, networking, and fellowship opportunities;
- enhances the vocational commitment of the Christian educator;
- represents Christian education ministries in ecumenical arenas;
- offers information on position openings;
- connects members through journals, newsletters, mailings, information on the website, and in the CEF office;
- keeps members informed of new books and information published and produced for Christian educators;
- provides persons in Christian education with the opportunity to affirm their commitment to this ministry, to grow personally and professionally, and to help shape the foundation and future of Christian education.
For more information on about CEF or to inquire about membership, contact:
Ellen H. Thompson, Director
PO Box 24930
Nashville, TN 37202
Toll free: 866-629-3113
Phone: 615-749-6870 Fax: 615-749-6871
E-Mail: chedfel@cs.com
Visit: www.cefumc.org