Creating Parent Partnerships
Despite decades of effort since George Barna popularized the “parents as primary spiritual influence” framework in 2003, children’s ministry leaders […]
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God's Story: A Summer in the Gospel Together
Designed for busy families, this free devotional gives parents like you everything needed to create simple discipleship moments at home. Through daily Scripture readings, devotionals, and engaging activities, kids can experience the Gospel in a way they can understand.
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Make This Summer Meaningful: Establish a Family Summer Discipleship Rhythm
Ah, summer. Just the word evokes the sensations of warm days playing games in the yard, evenings spent roasting marshmallows […]
Dads, We Need You
I remember reading for the first time the stunning research showing the incredible influence a father has on his children. […]
INTERVIEW WITH GLEN SCRIVENER ABOUT THE FAITH OF OUR CHILDREN.
The Air We Breathe: Discipling our Kids in a Secular World.
Listen to a special edition Child Discipleship Podcast. Glen Scrivener, director of Speak Life and author of The Air We Breathe, joins Sam to discuss raising kids in a secular culture. They cover how to answer tough questions, practical discipleship tools, identity pressures facing today's kids, and preparing teenagers for college with confidence instead of fear.
BRAND NEW BOOK FROM OUR CEO, MATT MARKINS
Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me?
Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me? tells the tender story of a father and his son and points children to the even greater love of their heavenly Father. Written by Matt Markins, president of Awana, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates the joy of fatherhood and inspires dads to create intentional, joy-filled moments with their kids. Children will love its gentle reminder of the everyday adventures and rhythms of life that show just how deeply they are loved—by their dads and by God.
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Matt Markins
The Story We Tell Our Children
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Jon Tyson
The Heart Behind the Harvest
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John Dickson
Unity in Christianity: The Nicene Creed
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Brook and Elizabeth Mosser
Do You See Me? Essentials for a Flourishing Family
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Trudy Cathy White
What Really Matters: Passing Values to the Next Generation
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Shawn Thornton
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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Sam Luce
Why Do We Teach Kids Theology?
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Derwin Gray
Your Connection to Jesus Matters, Too
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Ryan Burge
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About Awana
We Are Champions of Child Discipleship Worldwide
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 140 countries worldwide through 101,184 churches, reaching more than 10.6 million kids with lasting faith.
Belong
Highly relational ministry led by loving and caring adults
Believe
Deeply scriptural ministry rooted in the truth of God's Word and the power of the Gospel
Become
Truly experiential ministry designed to move kids from simulation to real-world application of faith-based living