Awana Clubs Podcast

We know the Christmas season gets very busy very quickly, and sometimes, our best intentions for the holiday can get lost in the chaos. That is why Awana has created the Family Advent Adventure Passport. This Advent resource is filled with ideas and encouragement to help make this year’s Advent celebration meaningful for the families in your Awana Club.

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Parents are an essential piece of your ministry. However, involving them in your Awana club may feel overwhelming. Parents want to be involved, but their demanding schedules can hinder this from happening. In today’s episode, Linnea Sandvall discusses eight simple ways you can engage parents more in your ministry.

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Do the parents of your Awana Clubs kids know what happens on a typical club night? With so much going on in the lives of families, it’s essential that leaders take time to meet and talk with parents and let them know what Awana is about. In this podcast, Kris and Gary Wood have a fun and interactive conversation about parent orientation. It’s never too late to connect with your parents!

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Check out this Awana Parent Packet!

Learn more about Gary and Kris Wood and their ministry.

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Discipling a preschooler is a fascinating time for both children and leaders. In this episode, Kris Wood talks with long-time Awana Cubbies® leader Gina Vickers. Listen as they discuss building relationships and helping children have a sense of belonging, helping them to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and helping them start a journey of becoming life-long disciples of Jesus.

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In this episode, Linnea Sandvall talks with Shawna Murlin about the Sparks® Large Group guide released in July 2024. Learn how it was created, what is in it and how you can use it to reach Sparks during Large Group Time effectively.

Learn more about Linnea Sandvall and her ministry.

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If you are a leader in T&T, this episdoe is a must-listen as Kris Wood speaks with Awana Ministry Director Kelly Moran. You will hear great ideas to help you get and keep the attention of clubbers while learning God’s word as well as the top three tips for leading large group lessons to help make the lessons stick.

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Puggles, it can be done! In this episode, Kris Wood explores the multigenerational impact that Puggles can have with parents and grandparents. Check out this conversation with Heather Bartholow and Kristi Malone about the secrets of their success in their Puggles Club.

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In this episode, Bob Bennett shares how you can how you can add excitement to your club that will encourage a sense of belonging in your clubbers. Don’t worry; he’s not encouraging bouncing off-the-walls chaos! These ideas include theme nights, contests, game-time tips, and even how to promote to both kids and parents.

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In this podcast, Bob Bennett shares practical ideas for Recruiting Awana leaders. Instead of “Recruiting Leaders,” we should invite people to join our Discipleship team! We will discuss practical ideas on how this can happen at your church.

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Andrea Perkins, a missionary serving in the heart of Texas, unpacks the value of leaders getting to know the community they serve. Andrea provides lots of practical examples to help leaders define the needs that kids and their families have, figure out where those kids are, and come up with practical solutions to meet those needs. Thanks for listening!

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Learn more about Andrea Perkins and her ministry.

Contact our Partner Care Team 866-292-6227 or email them today.

Find your local Awana missionary.

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