Fred Pry

Fred Pry is the Vice President of Administration at Child Evangelism Fellowship^® (CEF^®), the most impactful child evangelism ministry in the world, reaching over 27.4 million children with its face-to-face ministry in 2024. Fred joined CEF in 2003 as director of a local chapter in Pennsylvania before being appointed state director of Virginia. Later, he was invited to lead USA Ministries, and since 2024, he has been serving in the role of Vice President of Administration and providing further leadership to the organization as one of CEF’s executive staff.

Articles by Fred Pry

3 Jun, 2026 15:15 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Church & Missions

The future of Christianity as a worldwide movement lies with today's children

By Fred Pry

While Christianity has declined recently in the West, the Church continues to grow in new contexts. Even so, 3.42 billion people remain outside our faith. The most open among them are the children. These precious ones are the present and future hope of the global Church. We do well to help the little children come to Jesus.
2 Apr, 2026 18:30 EDT

US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children

Three Easter gifts every child needs to receive

By Fred Pry

By explaining three Easter gifts, you can help your children learn about the hope of eternal life with Jesus. Here are three of the best Easter gifts ever given by Jesus' ministry at Easter time.
5 Dec, 2025 16:15 EST

US & Canada Church & Missions Family & Children Bible & Theology

Can a young child be saved?

By Fred Pry

What are we to make of children who profess faith in Jesus? Does it mean they are saved? Evidence from scripture supports the idea that we should present the gospel to young children, invite them to trust in Jesus, and accept their expression of faith.
2 Oct, 2025 14:00 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children

Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety

By Fred Pry

The suicide rate in the USA among 10-14-year-old children had nearly tripled in the last decade, while the rate for older teens increased by 76%. Children and teens worldwide can experience social isolation, health fears, and the uncertainty all around them, realizing that their parents don’t always know how to deal with difficult circumstances. All these can easily lead to depression. But we can provide real hope by helping them to rest in God.
27 Aug, 2025 16:20 EDT

US & Canada Family & Children Society & Culture Church & Missions

Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

By Fred Pry

Good habits and great values are modeled to children by their parents. Working alongside a parent or older guardian can be a great way to enable values—and faith—transfer. Labor Day is an ideal time to discuss work with children. Here are some ideas to get the conversation started with children you know.

Fred Pry

The future of Christianity as a worldwide movement lies with today's children

Three Easter gifts every child needs to receive

Can a young child be saved?

Helping our children in a time of overwhelming anxiety

Labor Day is a perfect time to teach children the biblical value of work

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