Articles that relate specifically to Awana
Serving God is a people business. We strive to meet people’s needs and help lead them to Jesus. There are times when we struggle and we look for fresh ideas to enhance our ministries, or we feel like we are burning out and can use someone to “vent” to and have pray for us. All … [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…]
As adults, we sometimes get frustrated and tired of children who continually ask “Why?”, but I’ve come to appreciate it. I have a saying that it is good to get in a “groove”, but if you stay there too long, it can become a “rut”. Just a quick note to say that we need to … [Read more…]
If you are a follower of mine on Twitter, FaceBook, the website, or this blog, then you know that for the last two weeks, I have been in the midst of the Kid’s Ministry Blog Madness tournament type competition between children’s ministry blogs. Yes, there is an iPad2 at stake for the winner, but honestly, … [Read more…]
It’s a common question, how can I show appreciation to those who give of their time in ministry to children? For me, the best gift I have received is a heart felt, hand written note or card from a child or their parent sharing how their life has been impacted. I cherish those notes, cards … [Read more…]