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Journey: Disciple

May 3, 2016 by Commander Bill

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…]

Posted in: Awana, Journey, Vantage, Youth Ministry Tagged: AwanaYM, discipleship, Journey, living out faith, vantage

Vantage “Pre-Con”

April 22, 2016 by Commander Bill
Photo Courtesy of Awana

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…]

Posted in: Awana, Conferences, Vantage Tagged: Conference, vantage

The Awana Vantage Conference 2016

April 20, 2016 by Commander Bill

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…]

Posted in: Awana, Conferences, Vantage Tagged: connect, relational, vantage

Tech Trends and Students ~ Jeremy Pettitt

May 1, 2015 by Commander Bill

  We are in a fascinating place, for most of the students, this stuff (technology) is not a big deal. They can’t remember a time where there wasn’t the internet, or social media. As leaders, we may struggle with technology. I have to admit that I embraced computers and technology early, but I cannot keep … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awana, Conferences, Technology, Vantage, Youth Ministry Tagged: Awana, building relationships, relationships, technology, trends, vantage, Youth

Kids and The Gospel ~ Phil Vischer

May 1, 2015 by Commander Bill

(Raw notes from the Awana Vantage Conference) Phil shared at the Awana Vantage conference the 3 things we need to be better at explaining to our kids:   Understanding the story they are in There  is a point in our lives when we realize things are going to be great. As a baby, young child, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Awana, Vantage Tagged: Gospel, kids, Phil Vischer, vantage
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