The fall of 2016 brings a new era for Journey as the material is updated. The first book of this “new” Journey study is focused on Disciple and Josh Griffin has been working with AwanaYM to produce this new book. I enjoyed hearing Josh’s heart for discipleship at the Awana Vantage Conference recently. He shared … [Read more…]
I arrived at the Home Office of Awana Thursday afternoon where I met with the other bloggers and some of the Awana staff. It was a great “get to know you” session where we got to hear each others heart for ministry and Awana’s heart for ministry. There was so much wisdom present in that … [Read more…]
This year I am honored to be invited to attend the Vantage Conference at the Awana Home Office in Streamwood, IL. I will be joining other bloggers learning about children’s ministry and Awana. I always enjoy my time at Awana spending time with others who have a passion to reach children with the Gospel of … [Read more…]
The one question asked after your children’s ministry is, how many were there? In fact, I often look at that question personally. How many do I have this week? I can usually look at an average number of children in my ministry but the problem is that I may have 15 children this week and … [Read more…]
(Raw Notes from the Focus talk by Jon Imbeau at the Awana Vantage Conference) Change is coming and there is nothing you can do to stop it. There is only one thing that is unchangeable, that is God, the nature of God. So if God is unchangeable, then ministry should be as well, right? … [Read more…]