Articles that relate specifically to Awana
Serving on the ministry team of Awana Missionaries and running CommanderBill.net, I am involved in several trainings, from Regional Basic Trainings, to individual church trainings, to conferences, to being a consultant to churches and individuals. So you would think that I’ve got it down and run the perfect club, right? Well, I wish that was the … [Read more…]
Seriously, my club did quadruple in size this year! Now there is a unique reason why. We currently do not have a facility. We meet in a movie theater on Sunday mornings and for the last few years at a local YMCA Sunday evenings for Awana, Youth and adult Bible Study. The Y never really … [Read more…]
Several years ago I began doing something to try to reach some boys in our Awana club, reaching out to let them know that someone cared. I do not know if it impacted those boys, but the subsequent result still amazes me today. I was completely clueless as to the impact it was having on … [Read more…]
Recruiting is one of the biggest challenges that face Awana clubs and ministry in general. Here are some steps to effective recruiting: Don’t Give the Perception of Desperation – Too often pulpit pleas and our approach sound like we are desperate for volunteers. This leads people to wonder what’s wrong in the ministry that no … [Read more…]
Generally during this time of year, I am spending most weekends at an Awana conference somewhere in Maryland, Pennsylvania or Virginia. This year, because of the simulcast, my schedule is a lot lighter. I was at the a location to participate in the simulcast, which required virtually no prep time on my part, and tomorrow, … [Read more…]