Great Plains Area

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The Great Plains Area

The Great Plains Area covers northeastern South Dakota. Most CEF programming in this area is during summer months through ​​​5-Day Club® and VBS. Christian Youth In Action® provides teens training and outreach opportunities to tell the Good News to many children in their communities.

Meet the Director

Sakura Eggena
CEF Great Plains Area Director

Sakura started volunteering with CEF in 2015 as a summer teen missionary. In February 2022, Sakura joined the Great Plains Area Chapter as a full-time staff member.

In 2023, Sakura completed the required training and CMI course-work, and now serves as the Great Plains Area Director.

Sakura especially loves building teams and working with teens through CYIA! When not serving with CEF, you can find Sakura at home, caring for her little brother, her dog Barnabe, and cats Marie and Toulouse.

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Connect with Us!

Here are a few ways you can Get Involved with CEF in the Great Plains Area!

  • Get your church involved!
  • Host a 5-Day Club
  • Teach a Good News Club 
  • Donate

Great Plains Area Committee

Carl Schwab, Chairman
Ginger Pietz​​​, ​Vice Chair
Russel Pietz​, Treasurer​
Lauren Wilkinson​​, Secretary
Bruce Brown
Jason Albert​​​​​​​
Louise Schwab

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