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THE DIGITAL WORLD IS AGGRESSIVELY DISCIPLING KIDS. ARE YOU?
The Story We Tell Our Children
Children are always listening. From campfire stories of old to today’s constant stream of screens, the narratives they absorb shape their identity, worldview, and faith. Too often, counterfeit stories win children’s hearts, much like Stockholm syndrome, where hostages grow attached to their captors. By the time most kids turn 13, these cultural narratives have already formed their lifelong beliefs.
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What Really Matters: Passing Values to the Next Generation
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Because of Jesus: Beauty from Brokenness
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Natasha Crain
Basecamp to Summit: A Plan for Confident Faith
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Greta Eskridge
Ministry in the Age of Pornography
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Robert and Lori Crosby
How to Minister to Kids With Trauma
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Why Do We Teach Kids Theology?
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Awana is a global non-profit organization, fueled by the generous donations of individuals, churches and organizations, as well as resource sales, to accomplish our mission of equipping leaders to reach kids with the Gospel and engage them in lifelong discipleship. Our vision is that every child would come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Right now this is happening in 139 countries worldwide through 85,000 churches, reaching more than 7.2 million kids with lasting faith.
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