Awana Clubs Podcast

Do 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! &nbs...

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 Kri...

In this episode, Linnea Sandvall talks with Shawna Murlin about the Sparks® Large Group guide released in July 2024. Learn how it was created, what is in it and how you can use it to reach Sparks during Large Group Time effectively. Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry. SHOW NOTES: Visit our online store to get your Sparks Large Group Guide today. Find your local Awana missionary . Fo...

If you are a leader in T&T, this episdoe is a must-listen as Kris Wood speaks with Awana Ministry Director Kelly Moran. You will hear great ideas to help you get and keep the attention of clubbers while learning God’s word as well as the top three tips for leading large group lessons to help make the lessons stick. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Kris Wood and her ministry. Contact our Partn...

Puggles, it can be done! In this episode, Kris Wood explores the multigenerational impact that Puggles can have with parents and grandparents. Check out this conversation with Heather Bartholow and Kristi Malone about the secrets of their success in their Puggles Club. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Kris Wood and her ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your...

In 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. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry. Contact o...

In 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. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana mis...

Andrea Perkins, a missionary serving in the heart of Texas, unpacks the value of leaders getting to know the community they serve. Andrea provides lots of practical examples to help leaders define the needs that kids and their families have, figure out where those kids are, and come up with practical solutions to meet those needs. Thanks for listening! SHOW NOTES The Awana Clubs Podcast is the aud...

In this Podcast, Bob Bennett shares some ideas on how to plan your first night of the Awana season. You only have one chance to make a first impression, so why not make it a great one? Download your free Ministry Year Planning Guide . SHOW NOTES 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. The post...

In 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 . SHOW NOTES Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry. Contact o...

In this Podcast, Bob Bennett shares one approach to planning for success in your Awana club. Bob will guide us through preparations we can do now that can lead to a great Awana club year. How would you like to have “The Best Year you have ever had?!” Download your free Ministry Year Planning Guide . SHOW NOTES Learn more about Bob Bennett and his ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team...

Prayer is the first step you should always want to take! Never miss the opportunity to pray. In this podcast, Kris Wood gives three great examples of how to pray for your Awana club. Equip your leaders and parents with a free prayer resource . SHOW NOTES Learn more about Kris Wood and her ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find your local Awana missionary. Th...

Awana 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.  SHOW NOTES Learn more about Hunter Williams and his ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Find...

Awana 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! SHOW NOTES Learn more about Andrew Perkins and her ministry. Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today. Fi...

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. SHOW NOTES 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 t...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Check out even more tips on recruiting volunteers for your ministry from Awana Clubs. Discover Awana Basics Online Learn more about Tim and Lin...

Awana 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! SHOW NOTES Find your Awana missionary Listen to the Awana Podcasts Explore Awana Basics [Connect with us] http://www.awana.org/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AwanaHQ Twitter...

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! SHOW NOTES The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, an...

Linnea 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 provid...

Awana 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 th...

The 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 lay...

Awana missionary, Linnea Sandvall, fully explains the intention behind small groups, and then gives seven tips for any small group time to thrive. SHOW NOTES This episode was originally released on November 22nd 2022 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 Seven Tips To Lead Your...

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 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 abou...

Awana Missionary Tim Sandvall talks through the value of Awana Games and the Bible Quiz with Awana Leaders, John & Penii Jo Trautwein. SHOW NOTES 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. The post Awana Bible Quiz and Games (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. SHOW NOTES 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 ema...