So today is April 1st, commonly referred to April Fool’s Day where it is acceptable, and expected, to pull pranks, gags, jokes, etc., on others. I honestly struggle with this as I do Halloween, Christmas and Easter traditions. Is it okay for a person who proclaims Christ to participate in April Fool pranks? There are … [Read more…]
The end of the Awana year is fast approaching and this is the time of year that Commanders and Directors get nervous wondering if their volunteer staff will return the following fall, or will they disappear over the summer? Unfortunately, if you’re a commander or director and you are thinking about this now, it may … [Read more…]
Last night I did something that I haven’t done for a long time. So often in ministry, we are busy serving, or wondering how things are going back in the “kids area”. Even when I’ve been away from the church, I am contemplating how things are going in my absence. As I visit other churches … [Read more…]
Some have called the last two weeks “The Shameless Self Promotion Tour” for children’s ministry blogs with the Kid’s Ministry Blog Madness Tournament which is now in its final week with a champion being selected from the Final Four. As I posted before, I really do have trouble “shamelessly self-promoting” the blog, site and it’s … [Read more…]
Awana in Kenya began in 1992. Dan Wilson helped cast the vision of reaching boys and girls for Christ in Kenya by using the Awana program. Eventually Bedan Wangugi became the first Awana Kenyan missionary. In 1997, Kenneth Kalama became the second missionary. Charles Nderitu is currently the national director for Awana in Kenya. With … [Read more…]