Awana Clubs Podcast

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 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...

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 This episode was originally released on November 8th 2022 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 post 3 Principles for Lar...

Awana 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 a...

Hunter 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. SHOW NOTES The Awana Clubs Podcast...

Missionary Tim Sandvall is joined by Awana leaders Doyle Eldridge and Audrie Hendee.  Tim, Doyle and Audrie discuss why parents and church leaders are often not on the same page when it comes to discipleship, and how church leaders can help parents become equipped for the mission of discipling their kids. SHOW NOTES Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode! Learn more about Tim and Li...

Andrea Perkins, interviews Awana Chief Ministry Officer, Ed Gossien, on how to effectively and clearly present the Gospel to this current generation of kids. SHOW NOTES 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...

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. SHOW NOTES The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Ea...

Through 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. 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 pa...

Child 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. SHOW NOTES The Awana Clubs Podcast i...

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. SHOW NOTES 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 Chil...

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...

To wrap up our series of conversations about volunteers, Missionary Tim Sandvall is joined by Awana leaders Doyle Eldridge and Audrie Hendee.  Doyle and Audrie discuss why clear expectations are the one of the kindest thing you can do for your leaders, and they share lots of practical advice on how to show those you serve with that you appreciate all they do. SHOW NOTES Subscribe to the podcast so...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Check out even more tips on recruiting volunteers for your ministry from Awana Clubs. Register for the 2023 Child Discipleship F...

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. 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,...

Andrea 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! SHOW NOTES Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her mini...

Awana 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...

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...

Hunter Williams, a missionary for Awana serving in Tennessee, kicks off Season Three of the podcast by walking listeners through how to recruit volunteers. Specifically, he walks through how NOT to recruit, and the four types of recruiters you want to avoid becoming this summer as you prepare for the next ministry year. SHOW NOTES Check out even more tips on recruiting volunteers for your ministry...

As the club year is comes to an end, Executive producer, Tim Sandvall, gathers favorite stories, wisdom for common issues, and advice for the off season from all four Hosts!  Thanks for listening, and have a break. 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 d...

Awana 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. 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! L...

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! SHOW NOTES Learn...

Awana 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. 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 chi...

Awana Ministry Director, Peyton Buie, shares humorous, heartfelt, and inspiring stories from the ministry front lines with Awana Missionary, Hunter Williams. 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! Learn more about...

Awana 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. 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...

Awana 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. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Lisa’s ministry. Learn more about Awana Basics Online Awana Special Needs Guide The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip,...