Articles that relate specifically to Awana
If you have been in Awana for any length of time, then you remember when small group time was called handbook time. The change to small group time is a significant shift for Awana and many clubs are struggling with it. I know a children’s pastor who switched from a “Sunday School” model to small … [Read more…]
Yesterday I posed the thought…. what if Awana® stopped offering handbook awards? As expected, responses varied. There were two responses that I believe sum up the issue well. Of course the awards are not the center or purpose of Awana, but they work as an incentive and motivation for the kids. There is nothing … [Read more…]
(This is the fifth post in the series to share my thoughts regarding comments heard from hundreds of Awana leaders about the new Mission series of T&T books) The Essentials handbook was introduced in 2017 and quickly became a topic of conversation. If you are not aware of the Essentials book, here is a brief … [Read more…]
(This is the fourth post in the series to share my thoughts regarding comments heard from hundreds of Awana leaders about the new Mission series of T&T books) A hard fact is that every time Awana makes a change in a program, churches drop Awana. Decisions regarding material are not done lightly. At the same … [Read more…]
(This is the third in a series of posts to share my thoughts regarding comments heard from hundreds of Awana leaders about the new Mission series of T&T books) Go ahead and call this click-bait. There is no typical club night as the club night will be unique to your club. Yes, there may … [Read more…]