Awana Clubs Podcast

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 cho...

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. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Watch Trailer for the Mother/Son Nerf war. Learn more about Hunter Williams and his ministry. Contact our...

Host, Ross Cochran, interviews president and CEO of Christian Camp & Conference Association, Gregg Hunter, on the cornucopia of benefits that come from sending a child to camp, and how make sure any child can go. Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Gregg’s Ministry and find a camp. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Awana GO. Learn more about Doyle and his ministry. Learn more about Hunter Will...

God has opened up a door for Awana to reach millions of kids in Africa for Jesus! We call it The Africa Child and School Initiative, and we invite you to join us in this groundbreaking opportunity. SHOW NOTES Learn more about The Africa Child and School Initiative. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionary. The post The Africa Child and School...

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.   SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Awana GO. Learn more about the Africa Child and School Initiative. Learn more about Scott Conner and his ministry. Contac...

Awana 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! SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Verse-A-Thon. Learn more about planning Verse...

Awana Missionary, Scott Conner, interviews Awana leader, Treena Guntzviller, about how the loving caring adult in her childhood led her to be one today. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Scott Conner and his ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionary. The post...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Andrea P...

Awana Missionary, Linnea Sandvall, shares three testimonies of loving caring adults and the lifelong impact they have on a life. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionary. The post The Loving Caring Adu...

Awana Missionary, Hunter Williams, and his father, Ray Williams, celebrate the stories of the loving caring adults who led them to Jesus. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Ray’s ministry. 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, Andrea Perkins, gives month by month and applicable advice on how to plan ahead for the second half of your Awana club year. Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. 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. The post Second Half Plannin...

Awana missionary, Linnea Sandvall, fully explains the intention behind small groups, and then gives seven tips for any scenario of small group time to thrive. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionary....

Anita is a leader in Ukraine and has served with the Awana ministry for most of her life. To conclude our miniseries about child discipleship during the war in Ukraine, Ross Cochran and Anita share her story in an honest conversation about how we must take every every opportunity to advance His kingdom. SHOW NOTES Support our leaders and child discipleship in Ukraine. Get the latest updates about...

Awana 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!   SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Scott Conner and his ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 8...

February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In this episode we hear about the impact of the invasion on child discipleship and how the needs of the Ukrainian church are being met by people like you. Awana leaders in Ukraine talk about the realities of war and how they are providing children and families with practical care and the good news of the Gospel. SHOW NOTES Suppor...

Awana Missionary, Hunter Williams, gives grounded and applicable principles on how to keep your kids engaged and invested during your large group time. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. 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. The pos...

To better understand the church in Ukraine today, you have to turn the clock back over 30 years. On this episode we’ll look at the church in Ukraine from the time it was able to worship Jesus publicly to the invasion of Crimea in 2014. We’ll talk to leaders there about the persecution the church faced and how prioritizing child discipleship helped shape the faithfulness we see today. S...

On February 24, 2022 Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine. On this special miniseries from The Child Discipleship Podcast, we will hear from leaders in Ukraine about how the Church and their families were impacted, and we’ll look ahead to what comes next for our ministry there. Hear the first part of our story Monday, November 7, wherever you listen to podcasts. SHOW NOTES Get the late...

Awana Missionaries, Tim & Linnea Sandvall, talk through and explain the value of games and the Bible quiz with Awana Leaders, John & Penii Jo Trautwein. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Tim & Linnea’s ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionar...

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. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Victoria’s Ministry. Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry. Contact...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Scott Conner and his ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. 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....

Awana missionary, Scott Conner, gives great wisdom on planning for your club but also making room for the Holy Spirit to be in control. SHOW NOTES Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Learn more about Scott Conner and his ministry Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionary. The post Get Out Of Your Ow...