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Awana Clubs PodcastBelong, Believe, Become: The Power of Small GroupWhether you’re new to Awana or a seasoned volunteer, this episode will rekindle your passion for small group discipleship. In this episode, Linnea Sandvall and Kris Wood explore why small group time is the heartbeat of every Awana Club. Through inspiring stories and practical insight, you’ll discover how small groups help kids belong, believe, and become more like Jesus. Hear how creating safe spaces, showing up consistently, and sharing the gospel in simple ways can lead to lasting transformation—for both kids and leaders alike.
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Help is an email or phone call a...
2025-11-1824 minAwana Clubs PodcastSmall Group, Big Impact: Creating Space for DiscipleshipIn this episode, Linnea Sandvall sits down with Shawna Murlin, Awana’s Lead Developer for Awana Clubs, to talk about how small group time can move beyond structure and routine into real discipleship. Hear stories, strategies, and encouragement to help every small group leader create spaces where kids feel known, ask meaningful questions, and experience God’s love in personal ways.
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Help is an email or phone call away! Call (866) 292-6227 or email PartnerCare@awana.org.
For questions or local training, visit missionary.awana.org to contact your local missionary.
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2025-11-1125 minAwana Clubs PodcastOutreach That Grows Faith—and Your ClubIn this episode, Linnea Sandvall talks with Awana leader Jamie Bazil about the power of outreach in children’s ministry. Jamie shares creative ways her club connects with their community—from “Give Back Month” and blessing boxes to Operation Christmas Child and family Grand Prix events. They explore how outreach through Awana naturally reaches entire families, the importance of partnering with parents, and how a simple invitation from a child can open the door for lifelong discipleship. Whether you’re looking for new ideas or fresh encouragement, this conversation will inspire you to see your Awana Club as a hub for re...
2025-10-1424 minAwana Clubs PodcastPartnering with Parents: A New Resource for Your Awana ClubParents and caregivers play a vital role in a child’s discipleship journey—and your Awana Club can help strengthen that connection. In this episode, Linnea Sandvall talks with Shawna Murlin about the brand-new Parent Welcome Booklet and how it equips churches to introduce families to Awana. From ways parents can engage with their kids’ handbooks to tools for sharing the gospel, this conversation will inspire you in your outreach to parents.
Show Notes:
Help is an email or phone call away! Call (866) 292-6227 or email PartnerCare@awana.org.
For questions or local training, visit...
2025-10-0718 minAwana Clubs PodcastThree Ways to Start Your Awana Clubs Year StrongIn today’s episode, Carol Hadjiandreou joins us to share the wisdom that only comes with experience. She discusses what she wishes she had known when she first stepped into leadership and emphasizes the importance of building a strong team. From recruiting volunteers to encouraging them for the long haul, Carol offers honest, practical guidance for anyone serving in Awana ministry.
Show Notes:
Help is an email or phone call away! Call (866) 292-6227 or email PartnerCare@awana.org.
For questions or local training, visit missionary.awana.org to contact your local missionary.
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2025-08-2626 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Basics: Your Leader Training ToolkitIn this episode, Linnea Sandvall and Mike Reed unpack Awana Basics—your go-to resource for equipping new and seasoned leaders to run a thriving Awana Club. Learn the difference between Awana Basics Online and Awana Basics Live, discover what is in each training, and find out how to access them. Whether you’re just starting out or refreshing your skills, this conversation will help you lead with vision, clarity, and confidence.
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To start training leaders using Awana Basics go to my.awana.org and awanabasics.awana.org.
Help is an email or phone call...
2025-08-1313 minAwana Clubs PodcastWhat’s New in the 2025-26 Awana Clubs CatalogGet a first look at the upcoming Awana Clubs catalog with hosts Linnea and Tim Sandvall. From redesigned bags and fresh gear to new tools like the Game Time booklet and special needs pocket guides, discover what’s new and improved to support your club’s discipleship efforts. Tune in to hear how these updates are designed with leaders, parents, and kids in mind—because everything we create helps kids know, love, and serve Jesus.
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Beginning July 1, 2025, visit store.Awana.org/Catalogs
For more Awana Clubs resources, visit clubs.awana.org
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2025-06-1014 minAwana Clubs PodcastIntroducing “Identity”: The New Journey Book for Awana ClubsIn this episode, Linnea and Tim Sandvall introduce “Identity,” the long-awaited fourth book in the Journey curriculum. They unpack the heart behind the study—helping students find their identity in Christ—and highlight updates like integrated leader resources and large group teaching videos. Whether you’re a seasoned Journey leader or just getting started, this episode is your guide to making the most of this powerful new study.
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Visit ExploreAwanaJourney.com for samples, FAQs, and digital resources.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources visit clubs.awana.org
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2025-06-0320 minAwana Clubs PodcastBeyond the Club Night: Promoting Your Awana Club in Your CommunityGrowing the impact of your club begins with building relationships in your community. In this episode, Bob Bennett explores practical ways to promote your Awana club in the community—through events, service opportunities, social media, and personal invitations. Learn how to make meaningful connections that grow your club and impact families for eternity!
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources visit clubs.awana.org
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2025-05-1318 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Club Fundraiser Brings the FunThis episode recaps a wildly fun and impactful Awana Club fundraiser—complete with flying pies, big laughs, and generous hearts. Tune in for a look at how events like this strengthen community and discipleship. It’s a celebration of kids, leaders, and the joy of giving with purpose.
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Learn more about Kris Wood and her ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources visit clubs.awana.org
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2025-04-1512 minAwana Clubs Podcast10 Creative Ways to Strengthen Your Awana ClubLooking for fresh ideas to keep your Awana club thriving? In this episode, we share 10 practical tips—from engaging parents and planning theme nights to creative outreach and fun games. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just getting started, these ideas will help you inspire kids, grow your club, and celebrate every win.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources, visit clubs.awana.org
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2025-03-2616 minAwana Clubs PodcastA Legacy of Discipleship: From Awana Kid to Awana LeaderIn this episode, Bob Bennett sits down with Amy—a dedicated teacher, pastor’s wife, and longtime Awana participant. Amy shares how her journey in Awana as a child shaped her faith, influenced her role as a mother and continues to impact the next generation through her ministry with young children. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to ministry, this episode reminds you of the lasting influence of investing in children’s spiritual growth.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip...
2025-03-1815 minAwana Clubs PodcastFive Ways to Measure Your Success as A Club Leader and Child DisciplemakerAwana missionary provides five different ways for an Awana club leader, or any child disciplemaker, to measure how effective (or successful) they are at discipleship.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
Read the article Linnea mentioned in this episode.
Learn more about Tim and Linnea Sandvall and their ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email...
2025-03-0411 minAwana Clubs PodcastWhat to do When “The Honeymoon” is Over in Your MinistryLinnea Sandvall, Awana missionary, tackles an issue that every leader has faced or will face during their time in ministry in this episode. That issue is, what to do when ministry feels more like a “have to” rather than a “get to?” Linnea provides six practical ways for leaders to check in with themselves in they find they are in this position, and most important she provides encouraging reminders from Scripture near the end of this episode. Thanks for listening!
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each wee...
2025-02-2510 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana’s Transformative Impact on a TeenagerWeek after week, we work hard to disciple the children in our Awana Club; if we’re honest, sometimes we’re unsure if they are listening. Be encouraged! They are listening and God’s word never returns void. In this podcast, Kris Wood talks with Jensen Koch about how God continues to use Awana to make an impact on her and others around her.
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For more information you can view the Awana Citation Award on our Clubs Resources catalog.
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2025-02-1712 minAwana Clubs PodcastDiscovering the Calling of an Awana MissionaryIn this episode of the Awana Clubs podcast, host Bob Bennett and Mike Reed discuss the vital role of Awana missionaries in building relationships within the church community, the importance of faith support, and the need for more missionaries to reach children with the gospel. They explore Discover Awana, which helps potential missionaries understand their calling, and emphasize the unique talents each individual brings to ministry. The conversation highlights the organization’s goal to raise 40 new missionaries in the coming years.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
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2025-02-0423 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Heart of Awana: Reaching Kids for ChristIn this episode of the Awana Clubs podcast, host Bob Bennett and guest Mike Reed discuss the vital role of Awana missionaries in reaching children for Christ. They explore the mission and vision of Awana, share personal stories of their journeys into this ministry, and emphasize the importance of relationships in effective child discipleship. The conversation highlights the diversity of Awana missionaries and outlines their responsibilities in supporting local churches and expanding outreach efforts.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs...
2025-01-2820 minAwana Clubs PodcastEnagaging Parents and Families in Your Children’s Ministry through an Awana Grand PrixHave you wondered how to engage parents and families more in your church’s children’s ministry? Holding an Awana Grand Prix is a fantastic way to do just that! In this episode, Bob Bennett, along with Jerry Berheim and Jeff Gilipin, answers your questions and will help you get started on this amazing outreach opportunity!
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Learn more about how to bring an Awana Grand Prix to your church!
Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources, visit club...
2025-01-2120 minAwana Clubs PodcastOrganizing your Awana ClubIn this episode, Bob Bennett talks through three essentials that every club needs to be organized: policies, finances, and a schedule. Whether you are a seasoned or brand-new leader, Bob’s ideas will be a benefit to your club!
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources visit clubs.awana.org
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2025-01-1414 minAwana Clubs PodcastGame Time Fun using Unlikely PropsAwana Clubs Game Time is a favorite part of the night for children and leaders alike. With just a little prep time and creative thinking, your Game Time at your next Awana club can get everyone involved to make it the best night of the week. In this episode, Kris Wood and Kim Grembowski discuss creative ways to make Game Time fun for everyone.
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Spicing up your Awana Club Games Time
Learn more about Kris Wood and her ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awa...
2024-12-1719 minAwana Clubs PodcastAdapting Awana to Fit Your ChurchNo two churches, ministries, or Awana clubs are the same. We are all looking for ways to adapt what we do to meet the needs of the families that we serve. In this episode, Bob Bennett shares ideas on adapting the Awana club ministry to best serve your local church.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources, visit clubs.awana.org
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2024-12-1017 minAwana Clubs PodcastEvery Awana Leader is a MissionaryNo matter the role you serve in, or the age of the children you work with, we all have the same calling. In this episode, Bob Bennett shares how every Awana Leader should consider themselves missionaries to the kids and families in their community.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources, visit clubs.awana.org
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2024-11-2614 minAwana Clubs PodcastNew Awana Advent Resource!We know the Christmas season gets very busy very quickly, and sometimes, our best intentions for the holiday can get lost in the chaos. That is why Awana has created the Family Advent Adventure Passport. This Advent resource is filled with ideas and encouragement to help make this year’s Advent celebration meaningful for the families in your Awana Club.
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Here is the link to this year’s Christmas Around the World Family Advent Adventure.
Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry.
For more Awana Clubs resources visit clubs.awan...
2024-11-1918 minAwana Clubs Podcast8 Ways to Engage Parents in your Awana ClubParents are an essential piece of your ministry. However, involving them in your Awana club may feel overwhelming. Parents want to be involved, but their demanding schedules can hinder this from happening. In today’s episode, Linnea Sandvall discusses eight simple ways you can engage parents more in your ministry.
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Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry.
Find your local Awana missionary.
For more Awana Clubs resources, visit clubs.awana.org.
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2024-11-1215 minAwana Clubs PodcastParents, Discipleship and Awana ClubDo the parents of your Awana Clubs kids know what happens on a typical club night? With so much going on in the lives of families, it’s essential that leaders take time to meet and talk with parents and let them know what Awana is about. In this podcast, Kris and Gary Wood have a fun and interactive conversation about parent orientation. It’s never too late to connect with your parents!
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Check out this Awana Parent Packet!
Learn more about Gary and Kris Wood and their ministry.
2024-11-0518 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow Can We Disciple Awana Cubbies in Club?Discipling a preschooler is a fascinating time for both children and leaders. In this episode, Kris Wood talks with long-time Awana Cubbies® leader Gina Vickers. Listen as they discuss building relationships and helping children have a sense of belonging, helping them to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and helping them start a journey of becoming life-long disciples of Jesus.
Learn more about Kris Wood and her ministry.
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Find your local Awana missionary.
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For more Awana Clubs resources, visit clubs.awana.org.
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2024-10-2216 minAwana Clubs PodcastBuilding Excitement in Your Awana ClubsIn this episode, Bob Bennett shares how you can how you can add excitement to your club that will encourage a sense of belonging in your clubbers. Don’t worry; he’s not encouraging bouncing off-the-walls chaos! These ideas include theme nights, contests, game-time tips, and even how to promote to both kids and parents.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2024-09-2416 minAwana Clubs PodcastIdeas to Help You Find more Awana LeadersIn this podcast, Bob Bennett shares practical ideas for Recruiting Awana leaders. Instead of “Recruiting Leaders,” we should invite people to join our Discipleship team! We will discuss practical ideas on how this can happen at your church.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2024-09-1716 minAwana Clubs PodcastFacilitating Needed Change in Your Awana ClubIn this Podcast, Bob Bennett shares how we can facilitate changes needed within our Awana clubs. No one likes change, but sometimes, we need to change to move the ministry forward. Let’s talk about how we can bring others along and cast a strong vision for Child Discipleship.
Download your free Ministry Year Planning Guide.
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Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2024-08-2712 minAwana Clubs PodcastCost, Funding, and Vision for Starting Your Awana ClubAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On today’s episode, Hunter Williams walks listeners through what a typical Awana Club might cost, and how the vision for your ministry plays heavily into how you use your resources.
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Learn more about Hunter Williams and his ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2024-08-0906 minAwana Clubs PodcastYour Club Calendar: How to Set Up Your Year for SuccessAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode of our podcast, Andrea Perkins how to set up your Club year for success, and answers a few commonly asked questions about the structure of an Awana Club. Thanks for listening!
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Learn more about Andrew Perkins and her ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2024-08-0712 minAwana Clubs PodcastPlanning Your Club Night: "There is no perfect way to structure your Club!"Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Linnea Sandvall walks listeners through common ways to structure your individual Club night and answers frequently asked questions.
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Check out the MANY resources available at Awana Clubs+, as Linnea mentioned during the episode.
Listen to Hunter Williams offer a deep dive on Game Time in this episode of the Awana Clubs Podcast.
Check out Awana Basics Online and the many free resources available to you.
Learn more about the Africa Schools Project!
2024-08-0510 minAwana Clubs PodcastLeaders Needed? How You Ask MattersAwana Missionary Linnea Sandvall unpacks how we can recruit leaders that have a vision to disciple kids. She also provides a few example conversation starters that you can adapt to your context as you build out your ministry teams for this year.
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Check out even more tips on recruiting volunteers for your ministry from Awana Clubs.
Discover Awana Basics Online
Learn more about Tim and Linnea Sandvall and their ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
2024-08-0210 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Prepare for the New Club YearAwana Missionaries Cindy Vesperman, Kevin Chewning, and Tim Bennett, give helpful tips and wisdom on how to use your summer to prepare for the next club year. Their shared experiences are applicable for clubs of all sizes!
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Find your Awana missionary
Listen to the Awana Podcasts
Explore Awana Basics
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2024-07-2544 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Instill a Biblical Worldview (Replay)Awana missionary, Hunter Williams, uses the Bible, the 3B Child Discipleship philosophy, data, and experience to help us understand why we must teach our kids a Biblical worldview as soon as possible. Then, he gives helpful tips on how to share this worldview well. Thanks for listening!
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
This episode was originally released on September 20 2022
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2023-12-2611 minAwana Clubs PodcastWhat to do When "The Honeymoon" is Over in Your MinistryLinnea Sandvall, Awana missionary, tackles an issue that every leader has faced or will face during their time in ministry in this episode. That issue is, what to do when ministry feels more like a “have to” rather than a “get to?” Linnea provides six practical ways for leaders to check in with themselves in they find they are in this position, and most important she provides encouraging reminders from Scripture near the end of this episode. Thanks for listening!
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each wee...
2023-12-1910 minAwana Clubs PodcastFive Ways to Measure Your Success as A Club Leader and Child DisciplemakerAwana missionary provides five different ways for an Awana club leader, or any child disciplemaker, to measure how effective (or successful) they are at discipleship.
SHOW NOTES
The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
Read the article Linnea mentioned in this episode.
Learn more about Tim and Linnea Sandvall and their ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email...
2023-12-1211 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Clubs Small Town SolutionsThe vision of Awana Clubs is that all children throughout the world will come to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. On this episode, Missionary Andrea Perkins provides a practical pathway for leaders in small towns to make that vision a reality for the kids in their communities. What would it look like to partner together with other churches in the area for child discipleship? Andrea lays out five practical steps for leaders in small towns to make this creative child discipleship solution happen.
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2023-12-0509 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana GO! (Replay)Awana Missionary, Scott Conner, interviews Awana US Field Director, Joel Culberson, about the opportunity to join in the global reach of the Gospel with Awana GO.
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This episode was originally released on January 10, 2023
Learn more about Awana GO.
Check out the Awana GO Facebook Community, organized by Chris Dunrud.
Learn more about the Africa Child and School Initiative.
Learn more about Scott Conner and his ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana...
2023-11-2115 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Bible Quiz and Games (Replay)Awana Missionary Tim Sandvall talks through the value of Awana Games and the Bible Quiz with Awana Leaders, John & Penii Jo Trautwein.
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This episode was originally released on November 1 2022
Learn more about Tim & Linnea’s ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2023-11-1441 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Clubs Awards (Replay)Awana missionary, Andrea Perkins, takes you on a journey of understanding the heart behind the awards in Awana Clubs, and how they can help celebrate your kids and leaders.
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This episode originally was released on October 4th, 2022
Learn more about Awana Awards
Shop the latest Awana Awards
Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2023-11-0711 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Start, Maintain, and Get Kids Excited about the Awana Store (REPLAY)Awana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, interviews Children’s Minister, Victoria Hurst, about preparing for every aspect of the Awana store, and creative tips to make the store happen in a variety of ways.
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This episode was originally released on October 25 2022
Learn more about Victoria’s Ministry.
Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2023-10-3120 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Help Kids Transition from Child Discipleship into Youth MinistryAwana Missionary Linnea Sandvall has extensive experience serving kids who are in late elementary school and going into middle school. For Awana Clubs, that’s called T&T or “Truth & Training.” In this episode Linnea describes why this age group is so critical for leaders to focus on, how anyone can help this age group, and what the unique discipleship needs are for kids around this age. Thanks for listening!
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For more info about Awana Clubs and T&T, check out the Awana Clubs website!
Check out the “How to Share the Gosp...
2023-10-1710 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Why, What, and How, of Church Leaders Partnering with ParentsHunter Williams, David Roach and Joel Easling are all young dads, Awana missionaries and passionate about helping parents lean into their biblical role as the primary influence over their child’s discipleship. In this episode they talk through practical ways church leaders can connect with parents and partner with them for the mission of child discipleship.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
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2023-10-1015 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow To Present The Gospel to Kids (REPLAY)Andrea Perkins, interviews Awana Chief Ministry Officer, Ed Gossien, on how to effectively and clearly present the Gospel to this current generation of kids.
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This episode was originally released on September 13, 2022
The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
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2023-09-2630 minAwana Clubs PodcastChild Discipleship is Success: Edutainment and Achievement Culture Fall Short!Tim Sandvall is the Senior Director of the US Field at Awana, as well as a missionary serving a variety of areas. His passion for child discipleship is infectious and he shares that passion in this episode focused on how we must stay focused on discipleship, and prioritize it over two potentially problematic views.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
Learn more...
2023-09-1916 minAwana Clubs Podcast7 Ways to Measure the Success of your Awana ClubThrough seven different question prompts, Linnea Sandvall, a missionary serving out of California, encourages listeners to take the time to evaluate the effectiveness of their ministry, and to define what “success” means to them in their context.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
Measure the effectiveness of your church’s child discipleship.
See the effectiveness of the Awana ministry broadl...
2023-09-1212 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Get Churchwide Buy-In For Awana ClubsChild Discipleship Missionary Joel Culberson joins host Hunter Williams for a practical conversation about how leaders can get their whole church invested in child discipleship and their church’s Awana Club. Not everyone in your church will serve in your children’s ministry, but every single person can help further the mission of child discipleship.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
Save your...
2023-09-0523 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow Awana Can Help You Meet the Discipleship Needs of Your Community (Replay)Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams helps listeners understand how Awana can help them “MEET” the discipleship needs of the kids in their community.
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This episode was originally released on December 7th 2021
Save your seat for the 2023 Child Discipleship Forum
Listen and learn more about our 3B Child Discipleship Philosophy.
Learn more about Hunter Williams and his ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227.
Find your local Awana missionary.
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2023-08-3012 minAwana Clubs PodcastServe in the Present, Look to the Future: Training Your Ministry's Next LeadersAwana Missionary Linnea Sandvall walks through why we need to be looking to the future as we lead ministries. Linnea also covers how to help younger leaders step up into higher levels of responsibility, and ultimately why this is so challenging for many of us.
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Check out even more tips on recruiting volunteers for your ministry from Awana Clubs.
Register for the 2023 Child Discipleship Forum.
Check out the latest Resilient Child Discipleship Training, coming to an area near you soon!
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2023-08-0814 minAwana Clubs PodcastRetaining Volunteers: How to Appreciate Resilient Leaders who Help Make Child Discipleship PossibleThe Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. On this episode, Missionaries Hunter Williams and Mike Sexton discuss the need to care for volunteers, and provide practical ways to help set expectations for the leaders in your ministry, help them get equipped, show them they are appreciated, and evaluate how God has gifted them to serve. All of this is part of the process of helping leaders stay connected to the ministry. Catch new episodes of...
2023-08-0224 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Equip Children's Ministry Leaders For DiscipleshipAndrea Perkins, Awana Missionary serving in Texas, shares the many opportunities that are available to equip leaders. These range from trainings you can do within your church, to national gatherings, to opportunities to partner with leaders in their own homes. Check out the show notes for lots more information and get started equipping today!
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Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry.
Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.
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2023-07-2614 minAwana Clubs PodcastWhy Your WHY Matters: Connecting Leaders to Their Unique GiftsAwana Missionary Linnea Sandvall unpacks how you can recruit leaders who share your vision to disciple kids, plus sample conversation starters to use as you search for those “perfect fit” leaders for your ministry teams this year. Remember that a “perfect fit” looks different for everybody, and the goal is to provide opportunities for all leaders to become connected to the unique ways that God has gifted them.
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2023-07-1810 minAwana Clubs PodcastLeaders Needed? How You Ask MattersAwana Missionary Linnea Sandvall unpacks how we can recruit leaders that have a vision to disciple kids. She also provides a few example conversation starters that you can adapt to your context as you build out your ministry teams for this year.
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2023-07-1110 minAwana Clubs PodcastFinishing StrongAwana Missionary, Linnea Sandvall, gives compelling wisdom on how to end your club year well, find success in every scenario, and set yourself up for success for next year.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
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2023-04-2512 minAwana Clubs PodcastA Legacy of Child Discipleship: 60 Years of Awana Clubs!Awana Missionary Scott Conner sat down with Pastor Scott Farrell from Calvary Baptist Church to chat about their Awana Clubs Program. Calvary Baptist is celebrating 60 consecutive years of Awana Clubs, and the conversation focuses on how the church reached the milestone, what child discipleship looks like in their community, and what makes Awana Clubs unique. Thanks for listening!
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2023-04-1823 min
The Child Discipleship PodcastMatt Markins: Cultivating a Rhythm of Child Discipleship in our Churches and HomesAwana President and CEO Matt Markins returns to share how the rhythms and systems we establish up in our churches and families make child discipleship possible. Matt also discusses the stalemate that exists between parents and children’s ministry leaders over being the primary discipleship influence in the life of a child, and how Awana is continuing to partner with the local church to meet the needs of today’s kids.
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2023-04-1429 minAwana Clubs PodcastChristy Fritts: Let Go for the GospelAwana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, has a riveting discussion with Awana Ministry Director, Christy Fritts, on multiple ways Awana kids and leaders are sharing the Gospel and being prepared for hard topics at her church.
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2023-04-1124 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Ministry Director: Peyton BuieAwana Ministry Director, Peyton Buie, shares humorous, heartfelt, and inspiring stories from the ministry front lines with Awana Missionary, Hunter Williams.
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2023-04-0421 minAwana Clubs PodcastCelebrating EveryoneAwana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, gives us reasons and ways to honor everyone a part of club during your closing ceremony, and even includes tactics on how to stay connected over the break.
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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!
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2023-03-2812 minAwana Clubs PodcastServing Special Needs KidsAwana Missionary, Hunter Williams, interviews founder and executive director of Lifeline Inc., Lisa Mattheiss, on the practical ways to help your special needs kids know and feel that they belong.
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2023-03-2125 minAwana Clubs PodcastWhen Leaders Go MissingAwana Missionary, Linnea Sandvall, gives very practical and tested wisdom on how to adjust when one or more leaders can’t make it to club night.
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2023-03-1412 minAwana Clubs PodcastThinking About DivorceAwana missionary, Scott Conner, and his wife, Leah Conner, were both children of divorce, and they get to the heart of what a child might need from their Awana leader during this difficult time.
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2023-03-0814 minAwana Clubs PodcastServing Broken FamiliesAwana Missionary, Hunter Williams, interviews his mom and Awana Ministry Director, Tina Williams, on how to love kids from broken homes so they still encounter Jesus.
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2023-02-2818 minAwana Clubs PodcastFinishing The Book is Not the PriorityAwana Missionaries, Scott Conner and Tim Sandvall, discuss how kids being discipled and having a real relationship with Jesus is the measure of success instead of completing their Awana book.
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2023-02-1416 minAwana Clubs PodcastBONUS: How Do I Choose A Children’s Ministry Curriculum?When we start looking for a children’s ministry curriculum, we tend to ask publishers questions like: “Is it Bible-based?” or “Can I see your scope and sequence?” But if we dug underneath them, we’d find the question we are really asking is, “Will this curriculum truly help us make child disciples? Matt Markins and Melanie Hester talk through the most important questions to ask a provider when choosing a children’s curriculum for your ministry.
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2023-02-1312 minAwana Clubs PodcastIs It Time For Cool Ideas?Awana missionary, Hunter Williams, interviews Awana Ministry Director, Sam Melton, on cool ideas he’s tried and even implemented for his awana club to build relationships and point kids to Christ.
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2023-02-0715 minAwana Clubs PodcastMaking Missions PersonalAwana Missionary, Hunter Williams, interviews Awana Club starter and Children’s Pastor, Doyle Eldridge, on how to develop a bigger heart for missions through personal connections with the people you serve.
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2023-01-2414 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Go!Awana Missionary, Scott Conner, interviews Awana US Field Director, Joel Culberson, about the opportunity to join in the global reach of the Gospel with Awana GO.
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2023-01-1018 minAwana Clubs PodcastVerse-A-ThonAwana Missionary, Tim Sandvall, interviews three Awana directors of varying experience with Verse-a-thon! Together, the four explore how to approach putting one on, the excitement of what God does, and all the benefits that come from it. Enjoy!
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2023-01-0433 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Loving Caring Adult RelationshipAwana Missionary, Scott Conner, interviews Awana leader, Treena Guntzviller, about how the loving caring adult in her childhood led her to be one today.
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2022-12-2812 minAwana Clubs PodcastMultigenerational Loving Caring AdultsAwana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, and her friend and loving caring adult, Karen McClure, explore the ripple effect that one loving caring adult created in their lives. Then, they give real life stories of how to be a better loving caring adult for the kids in your club and church.
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2022-12-2031 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Loving Caring Adult EffectAwana Missionary, Linnea Sandvall, shares three testimonies of loving caring adults and the lifelong impact they have on a life.
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2022-12-1314 minAwana Clubs PodcastOne Loving Caring AdultAwana Missionary, Hunter Williams, and his father, Ray Williams, celebrate the stories of the loving caring adults who led them to Jesus.
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2022-12-0721 minAwana Clubs PodcastSecond Half PlanningAwana missionary, Andrea Perkins, gives month by month and applicable advice on how to plan ahead for the second half of your Awana club year.
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2022-11-2912 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Lead a Small GroupAwana missionary, Linnea Sandvall, fully explains the intention behind small groups, and then gives seven tips for any scenario of small group time to thrive.
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2022-11-2216 minAwana Clubs PodcastGame Time Beyond The Game CircleAwana Missionary, Scott Conner, explains the value and intention behind game time and how it is a crucial part of helping kid belong. Then, he breaks down the myth that a game square is needed to have a great Awana club!
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2022-11-1608 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Large Group TimeAwana Missionary, Hunter Williams, gives grounded and applicable principles on how to keep your kids engaged and invested during your large group time.
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2022-11-0813 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Bible Quiz and GamesAwana Missionaries, Tim & Linnea Sandvall, talk through and explain the value of games and the Bible quiz with Awana Leaders, John & Penii Jo Trautwein.
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2022-11-0143 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Awana StoreAwana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, interviews Children’s Minister, Victoria Hurst, about preparing for every aspect of the Awana store, and creative tips to make the store happen in a variety of ways.
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2022-10-2622 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Awana Grand PrixAwana Missionary, Scott Conner, interviews his friend, Pastor Jason Dillehay, on how the Grand Prix is not only an important night of fun, but also an effective way to share the Gospel with kids and their parents.
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2022-10-1814 minAwana Clubs PodcastLong Game DisciplineAwana Missionary, Linnea Sandvall, gives very applicable tips, ideas, and wisdom on how to view discipline as a part of your discipleship of the kids God has given you to lead.
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2022-10-1116 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana AwardsAwana missionary, Andrea Perkins, takes you on a journey of understanding the heart behind Awana awards, and how they can help celebrate your kids and leaders.
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2022-10-0512 minAwana Clubs PodcastGet Out Of Your Own WayAwana missionary, Scott Conner, gives great wisdom on planning for your club but also making room for the Holy Spirit to be in control.
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2022-09-2708 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow To Present The Gospel to KidsAwana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, interviews Awana Chief Ministry Officer, Ed Gossien, on how to effectively present the Gospel to this current generation of kids.
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2022-09-1332 minAwana Clubs PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Reaching 5 Million Kids + Preparing for the New Club YearCelebrate and listen to and Awana reaching 5 MILLION KIDS worldwide for Jesus! Then, get tips and tricks from seasoned Awana Leaders on how to prepare for the upcoming club year.
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2022-09-0357 minAwana Clubs PodcastBONUS: How to Train Your Club Volunteers (Live Online Event)As part of a live conversation series, Melanie Hester was joined by Awana Missionaries Mike Sexton and Mike Reed to discuss the many training opportunities available for club leaders this year. There’s lots of links and resources mentioned in this conversation, so make sure you check out the show notes for anything you may have missed!
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2022-07-1538 minAwana Clubs PodcastHow to Prepare for the New Club YearAwana Missionaries Cindy Vesperman, Kevin Chewning, and Tim Bennett, give helpful tips and wisdom on how to use your summer to prepare for the next club year. Their shared experiences are applicable for clubs of all sizes!
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2022-06-3044 minAwana Clubs PodcastSEASON FINALE : Let's Celebrate!Tim Sandvall clelebrates our first season with his fellow Awana Missionaries, Hunter Williams, Andrea Perkins, Linnea Sandvall, Scott Conner! The hosts you’ve been listening to all season discuss their personal journeys with Awana, helpful tips to end your club year well, and victories in helping kids find Jesus.
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2022-05-1142 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Clubs Sparks: Discipleship of Kindergarteners Through 2nd GradersAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Andrea Perkins describes how to make the most out of your Sparks Club, and how to help disciple early elementary aged students.
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2022-03-2210 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Clubs Cubbies: Discipleship of Kids Ages 3-5Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On today’s episode, Marti Chance walks listeners through the value of discipleship of kids in early elementary school. She also gives practical tips for you to lead the Cubbies club at your church.
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2022-03-1510 minAwana Clubs PodcastPlanning Your Club Night: "There is no perfect way to structure your Club!"Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Linnea Sandvall walks listeners through common ways to structure your individual Club night and answers frequently asked questions.
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2022-02-2210 minAwana Clubs PodcastCost, Funding, and Vision for Starting Your Awana ClubAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On today’s episode, Hunter Williams walks listeners through what a typical Awana Club might cost, and how the vision for your ministry plays heavily into how you use your resources.
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2022-02-0106 minAwana Clubs PodcastSeven Tips for Your Large Group TimeAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Linnea Sandvall walks through a typical Awana Club night and focuses on the many discipleship opportunities that exist within a large group time. Every Club is different, but Linnea shares lots of practical ideas that you can apply to your ministry right away. Thanks for listening!
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2022-01-1312 minAwana Clubs PodcastAwana Clubs Myths and FAQsAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode Linnea Sandvall breaks down a few of the most common misconceptions about Awana Clubs and provides the truth of what this ministry is focused on.
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2021-12-1409 minAwana Clubs PodcastWhy Awana?Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams helps listeners understand how Awana can help them “MEET” the discipleship needs of the kids in their community.
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2021-12-0711 minAwana Clubs PodcastA Heart for Evangelism for the Kids (and Adults) in Your CommunityAwana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Scott Conner wraps up our series on “Awana Fundamentals” by sharing how evangelism is at the center of Awana, and how to implement evangelism into your local club.
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2021-11-3009 minAwana Clubs PodcastThe Awana Clubs PodcastComing September 14th, The Awana Clubs Podcast! New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts!
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2021-09-1201 minThe Child Discipleship PodcastIntroducing Awana Clubs in the New NormalMatt Markins and Melanie Hester join Ross Cochran to preview the upcoming event, Awana Clubs in the New Normal. Join us live at 1 pm or 8 pm Eastern on Tuesday June 23rd on Facebook or Youtube to join the conversation with the broader KidMin community. You’ll also be able to access this event anytime after the 23rd, however by registering today, you are ensuring that we can effectively partner with you during this event and beyond.
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2020-06-1634 minThe Child Discipleship PodcastCoronavirus Response: Questions, Encouragement, and Faith over Fear!This is a statement from Awana CEO Valerie Bell, Awana Chief Communications Officer Mike Handler, and Awana Vice President of Partner Solutions at Awana regarding our ministry’s response to the coronavirus. This originally appeared as a video here.
We hear you. This last week you’ve been asking questions, seeking prayer, and wondering what tomorrow looks like for your community. We’ve listened to so many of those questions over the phone and through email–and Awana is humbled to walk this journey next to you. The questions you have asked are so great, we want to share...
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