Linnea Sandvall, Awana missionary, tackles an issue that every leader has faced or will face during their time in ministry in this episode. That issue is, what to do when ministry feels more like a “have to” rather than a “get to?” Linnea provides six practical ways for leaders to check in with themselves in they find they are in this position, and most important she provides encouraging reminders from Scripture near the end of this episode. Thanks for listening!

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The Awana Clubs Podcast is the audio home for all things Awana Clubs. Each week we equip, engage, and inspire local leaders and parents who are committed to resilient child discipleship. New episodes every Tuesday!

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Awana missionary provides five different ways for an Awana club leader, or any child disciplemaker, to measure how effective (or successful) they are at discipleship.

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Read the article Linnea mentioned in this episode.

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The vision of Awana Clubs is that all children throughout the world will come to know, love, and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. On this episode, Missionary Andrea Perkins provides a practical pathway for leaders in small towns to make that vision a reality for the kids in their communities. What would it look like to partner together with other churches in the area for child discipleship? Andrea lays out five practical steps for leaders in small towns to make this creative child discipleship solution happen.

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Awana missionary, Linnea Sandvall, fully explains the intention behind small groups, and then gives seven tips for any small group time to thrive.

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This episode was originally released on November 22nd 2022

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Awana Missionary, Scott Conner, interviews Awana US Field Director, Joel Culberson, about the opportunity to join in the global reach of the Gospel with Awana GO.

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This episode was originally released on January 10, 2023

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Check out the Awana GO Facebook Community, organized by Chris Dunrud.

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Awana Missionary Tim Sandvall talks through the value of Awana Games and the Bible Quiz with Awana Leaders, John & Penii Jo Trautwein.

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This episode was originally released on November 1 2022

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Awana missionary, Andrea Perkins, takes you on a journey of understanding the heart behind the awards in Awana Clubs, and how they can help celebrate your kids and leaders.

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This episode originally was released on October 4th, 2022

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Awana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, interviews Children’s Minister, Victoria Hurst, about preparing for every aspect of the Awana store, and creative tips to make the store happen in a variety of ways.

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This episode was originally released on October 25 2022

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Awana Missionary, Hunter Williams, gives grounded and applicable principles on how to keep your kids engaged and invested during your large group time.

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This episode was originally released on November 8th 2022

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Awana Missionary Linnea Sandvall has extensive experience serving kids who are in late elementary school and going into middle school. For Awana Clubs, that’s called T&T or “Truth & Training.” In this episode Linnea describes why this age group is so critical for leaders to focus on, how anyone can help this age group, and what the unique discipleship needs are for kids around this age. Thanks for listening!

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For more info about Awana Clubs and T&T, check out the Awana Clubs website!

Check out the “How to Share the Gospel with Kids” resource that Linnea mentioned during this episode

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