Are you in any children’s ministry Facebook groups? I am in several of them and I have noticed that frequently on Sunday mornings those leading children’s ministry lament their volunteers who may call out leaving them short staffed. There are times that I will question how they view their volunteers which often leads to them … [Read more…]
Today, February 15, 2020 (2.15) is the International Day of Prayer for Awana. If you have not already done so, you can download a copy of the prayer guide here to help you focus on things to specifically pray for regarding Awana. God has used Awana around the world to reach children with the Gospel of … [Read more…]
If you are going to release a new product or idea, then the Children’s Pastors Conference (CPC) is the place to do it. Awana did a wonderful job of introducing Resilient and the new brite* curriculum at CPC20. Having attended CPC20, I was able to get my hands on a copy of the book. The … [Read more…]
February 15, 2020 Last fall when Awana was in the midst of the distribution issues, I called for a day of prayer for Awana on September 30th. That day was well received. Afterward I wondered if it was something that should become an annual event and I even had some ask me if I would … [Read more…]
There may be people wondering why is there a need for resilient discipleship. The answer is easier than you may realize. As I was growing up, faith was an acceptable cultural norm. It was not uncommon to share that you went to church or that you believed in a deity. There were even secular songs … [Read more…]