Articles that relate specifically to Awana
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…]
My first article about a mistake I made was so popular, I will share with you more of my imperfections (which I had planned to do anyway). Again, my prayer is that you learn from mistakes I made (as I have) and avoid the in the future. Good communication is vital! A few years ago, … [Read more…]
For several years I have attended Awana conferences and via the forums, at conference and other venues, I have encouraged people from the same church to attend different workshops and then gather to share what they learned in those workshops, spreading the knowledge gained at a conference. With the simulcast, it was stated that approximately … [Read more…]
From the beginning, when Cindy Craig opened the Simulcast Conference, you felt and knew that you were a part of something big. While Cindy seemed out of place and kind of stiff in the beginning, she did appear more at ease as the day progressed. But then what do you expect? It’s not like she … [Read more…]