May is a time that most are wrapping up their Awana year and it is often a time that people look at recruiting for the next Awana year. The one “selling point” that I always share is that Awana is a great ministry to serve, because you come, you get blessed, and you go home! What … [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…]
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…]
Recruiting is a topic that is always brought up when talking to children’s ministry leaders. Over the next few weeks, I will be providing a few tips to hopefully help you recruit new leaders. The first tip actually came from someone else who mentioned that they do it. During a typical Sunday morning service, take … [Read more…]
I don’t think that I have ever been to a church or an Awana club where I didn’t hear someone express concern and dismay about the lack of people volunteering and how they “needed” more people serving. I once did a Basic Training for a church seeking to start Awana. This was a small church, … [Read more…]