Awana in Kenya began in 1992. Dan Wilson helped cast the vision of reaching boys and girls for Christ in Kenya by using the Awana program. Eventually Bedan Wangugi became the first Awana Kenyan missionary. In 1997, Kenneth Kalama became the second missionary. Charles Nderitu is currently the national director for Awana in Kenya. With … [Read more…]
If you are a follower of mine on Twitter, FaceBook, the website, or this blog, then you know that for the last two weeks, I have been in the midst of the Kid’s Ministry Blog Madness tournament type competition between children’s ministry blogs. Yes, there is an iPad2 at stake for the winner, but honestly, … [Read more…]
Jeff serves in an area where not all that long ago there were more cows than people, or so my wife tells me. I have met Jeff at some Awana events and he is a fun loving guy and if you ever have the pleasure of meeting him, ask him why he does the “five … [Read more…]
Like many of the Awana missionaries, I do not personally know Rick and Fairy. That is one of the main reasons for these blog posts on Mondays, so we can all get to know those who are serving God full-time as missionaries for Awana. Some people may recognize his wife’s name, Fairy Hattan, she developed … [Read more…]
Bob is known by many in his region (and elsewhere) as “Awana Bob”. He has a bubbling personality, is eager to help you with ministry as he is able and always receives positive reviews at the conferences where I have served with him and had the opportunity to read the evaluations. Dorinda is also the … [Read more…]