CYIA 2026 Study helps

Support TRACK RESOURCES

Welcome to CEF Nebraska Support Track 2026!

This is your first year and introduction to Christian Youth in Action training! CYIA is all about the Gospel. You are encouraged do some Scripture memory prior to CYIA training to make the most of your training experience.

There are two types of verses you’ll be asked to memorize. The first is Gospel verses. These are verses you might use to help someone understand the key truths of the Gospel. The second kind are the verses used at a Summer Good News Club. There are four verses used, one for each day at SGNC.

God’s blessings on your study!

DOWNLOAD THE SUPPORT TRACK STUDY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY SHEET

SUPPORT TRACK REQUIREMENT #1: VERSE MEMORY

Summer Good News Club verses:

  • Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
  • Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”
  • Romans 5:8, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

CYIA 2025 Gospel verses:

  • John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
  • Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
  • Hebrews 9:22b, “…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”
  • Acts 16:31, “And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
  • Hebrews 13:5b, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
  • Hebrews 13:6a, “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper.’”
  • 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
  • 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

ASSISTANT TRACK RESOURCES

Welcome to CEF Nebraska Assistant Track 2026!

During your first year at CYIA, you will be enrolled in the assistant track program, which aims to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to assist at a Summer Good News Club (SGNC). As with all CYIA training, the central focus of the program is to learn and share the Gospel with others at a SGNC. In this program, you will learn how to open a SGNC, teach a Gospel-centered verse, narrate a missionary story using links to the Word Up!, lead interactive games and songs, and understand how to guide a child towards accepting Christ using the Wordless book. This week-long program is packed with valuable information and experiences.

The assistant track pre-CYIA study materials have three key components: (1) memorizing Gospel-centered verses, (2) studying the memory verses featured in this year’s SGNC curriculum, and (3) gaining a foundational understanding of the missionary story for this year. By utilizing the resources provided below, you can maximize the impact of your training at CYIA. Devoting your full effort to these study tools will enable you to fully engage with the classes, training, practice sessions, and skill development available during the week-long training.

IMPORTANT: During CYIA registration when you arrive, you will (1) need to sign a statement affirming you have completed all the CYIA pre-training requirements (or bring the study sheet!), (2) be asked to recite up to three of the verses, (3) checked to confirm your missionary story content quizzes have been completed. We believe these are requirements are necessary to have a more successful week of training at CYIA.

God’s blessings on your study!

DOWNLOAD THE ASSISTANT TRACK STUDY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY SHEET

ASSISTANT TRACK REQUIREMENT #1: VERSE MEMORY

Summer Good News Club verses:

  • Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
  • Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”
  • Romans 5:8, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

CYIA 2026 Gospel verses:

  • John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
  • Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
  • Hebrews 9:22b, “…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”
  • Acts 16:31, “And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
  • Hebrews 13:5b, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
  • Hebrews 13:6a, “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper.’”
  • 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
  • 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

    ASSISTANT TRACK REQUIREMENT #2: VERSE & MISSIONARY STORY STUDY SHEETS

    ASSISTANT TRACK REQUIREMENT #3: READ MISSIONARY STORY

    OPTIONAL:

    TEACHER TRACK RESOURCES

    Welcome to CEF Nebraska Teacher Track 2026!

    During your second and third years at CYIA you transition into the Teacher Track. The Teacher Track is designed to build on the foundational skills acquired in the Assistant Track. As part of this program, you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the Wordless Book and learn how to incorporate the Gospel truths into a Bible lesson. Each lesson is carefully crafted to present the Gospel message in its entirety and offer an invitation for children to respond. This week of training is an intensive and rewarding experience.

    To ensure you make the most of your time in the Teacher Track at CYIA, it is essential to prepare with the right study materials beforehand. Your pre-CYIA study materials will focus on three key elements: (1) memorizing Gospel-centered verses, (2) thoroughly reading and studying each Bible story, and (3) acquiring a foundational understanding of this year’s missionary story and (4) becoming familiar with the Bible lessons for this year. We believe that the resources provided below will help you maximize the impact of your training at CYIA. By giving your full effort to each of these study tools, you will be better equipped to engage with the classes, training sessions, practice sessions, and skill development opportunities available during the week-long training.

    IMPORTANT: During CYIA registration when you arrive, you will (1) need to sign a statement affirming you have completed all the CYIA pre-training requirements (or bring the study sheet!) for Teacher Track, (2) be asked to recite up to three of the verses, (3) checked to confirm your missionary story content quizzes have been completed, and (4) review your Bible lesson devotionals to see if they are completed. We believe these requirements are necessary to have a more successful week of training at CYIA.

    God’s blessings on your study!

    DOWNLOAD THE TEACHER TRACK STUDY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY SHEET

    TEACHER TRACK REQUIREMENT #1: VERSE MEMORY

    Summer Good News Club verses:

    • Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
    • Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”
    • Romans 5:8, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

    CYIA 2025 Gospel verses:

    • John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
    • Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
    • Hebrews 9:22b, “…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”
    • Acts 16:31, “And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
    • Hebrews 13:5b, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
    • Hebrews 13:6a, “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper.’”
    • 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
    • 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

      TEACHER TRACK REQUIREMENT #2: MISSIONARY & BIBLE LESSON SHEETS

      TEACHER TRACK REQUIREMENT #3: READ MISSIONARY STORY

      ADVANCED TRACK RESOURCES

      Welcome to CEF Nebraska Advanced Track 2026!

      In your fourth and fifth years at CYIA, you will transition into the Advanced Track, which is designed to shift the focus from skills development to leadership development. While you will review and refine the skills acquired in the previous tracks, the primary focus will be on developing your leadership abilities. As part of this program, you will learn how to effectively lead the Summer Good News Club environment, build meaningful connections with hosts, work more closely with the office staff, and coach and disciple younger SGNC teachers to help them grow both personally and spiritually. The Advanced Track experience is much different from the previous tracks and is geared towards empowering you to become a capable and confident leader in your ministry.

      Due to the shift in focus and the increased level of responsibility in the Advanced Track, it is crucial for you to complete the pre-CYIA training requirements thoroughly and to the best of your ability. In addition to the standard study materials, we ask that you come prepared with a marked-up Bible that includes all application links and relevant verses. We also recommend that you practice each lesson multiple times, ideally out loud, prior to arriving at CYIA. This will enable you to refine your teaching skills during the training rather than spending time learning the lessons themselves.

      IMPORTANT: During CYIA registration when you arrive, you will (1) need to sign a statement affirming you have completed all the CYIA pre-training requirements (or bring the study sheet!) for Advanced Track, (2) be asked to recite up to three of the verses, (3) checked to confirm your missionary story content quizzes have been completed, (4) review your Bible lesson devotionals to see if they are completed, and (5) check to see if your Bible has been prepared to present each lesson, in whatever way you feel most comfortable. We believe these requirements are necessary to have a more successful week of training at CYIA.

      God’s blessings on your study!

      DOWNLOAD THE ADVANCED TRACK STUDY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY SHEET

      ADVANCED TRACK REQUIREMENT #1: VERSE MEMORY

      Summer Good News Club verses:

      • Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
      • Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”
      • Romans 5:8, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

      CYIA 2025 Gospel verses:

      • John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
      • Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
      • Hebrews 9:22b, “…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”
      • Acts 16:31, “And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
      • Hebrews 13:5b, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
      • Hebrews 13:6a, “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper.’”
      • 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
      • 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

      ADVANCED TRACK REQUIREMENT #2: MISSIONARY & BIBLE LESSON SHEETS

      ADVANCED TRACK REQUIREMENT #3: READ MISSIONARY STORY

      NORTH IMPACT STUDY RESOURCES

      Welcome to CYIA North Impact 2026!

      To ensure you make the most of your time at CYIA North Impact, it is essential to prepare with the right study materials beforehand. Your pre-CYIA study materials will focus on three key elements: (1) memorizing Gospel-centered verses, (2) thoroughly reading and studying each Bible story, and (3) acquiring a foundational understanding of this year’s missionary story, and (4) becoming familiar with the Bible lessons for this year. We believe that the resources provided below will help you maximize the impact of your training at CYIA. By giving your full effort to each of these study tools, you will be better equipped to engage with the classes, training sessions, practice sessions, and skill development opportunities available during the week-long training.

      IMPORTANT: During CYIA registration when you arrive, you will (1) need to sign a statement affirming you have completed all the CYIA pre-training requirements (or bring the study sheet!) for CYIA North Impact, (2) be asked to recite up to three of the verses, (3) checked to confirm your missionary story content quizzes have been completed, and (4) review your Bible lesson devotionals to see if they are completed. We believe these requirements are necessary to have a more successful week of training at CYIA.

      God’s blessings on your study!

      DOWNLOAD THE NORTH IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENT SUMMARY SHEET

      NORTH IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENT #1: VERSE MEMORY

      Summer Good News Club verses:

      • Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
      • Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast”
      • Romans 5:8, “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

      CYIA 2025 Gospel verses:

      • John 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
      • Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
      • Hebrews 9:22b, “…and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.”
      • Acts 16:31, “And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
      • Hebrews 13:5b, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
      • Hebrews 13:6a, “So we can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper.’”
      • 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
      • 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

        NORTH IMPACT REQUIREMENT #2: MISSIONARY & BIBLE LESSON SHEETS

          NORTH IMPACT REQUIREMENT #3: READ MISSIONARY STORY

          JOIN US ON

          FACEBOOK!