Helping Kids Belong: Practical Ways to Help Kids Connect at Church

Catherine Hwang-Jin

A few years ago, my kids and I walked excitedly toward our new community pool. We had just moved from […]

When Leaders Go Missing

When leaders go missing and every kid still shows up, it can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. In […]

Tolkien, Friendship, and the Power of Ordinary Faithfulness

Sam Luce

Episode snapshot Guest: Dr. Bill Fliss (Curator, J.R.R. Tolkien Collection at Marquette University) Big idea: Tolkien’s stories don’t just feature […]

Ways to Show Your Volunteers You Love Them

Jenny Smith

What best communicates love to you? Is it a crazy, over-the-top gesture? While those can be great, they can’t replace […]

How to Develop Volunteers Without Adding to Your Calendar

Hunter Williams

“I wish I had more time!” I’m sure you’ve uttered these words before. Ministry moves like a toddler who’s just […]

The Culture of Prayer in the Life of a Pastor: Why It Shapes the Way We Lead at Home

Santosh Swamidass

There is a sacred rhythm in every pastor’s life that no one else sees — when the Bible is open, […]

Deeper Than Habits: Why Culture Matters

Sam Luce

I don’t go to the gym very often, but I know enough to know that January 1st and 2nd are […]

Three Ways to Start Your Awana Clubs Year Strong

In today’s episode, Carol Hadjiandreou joins us to share the wisdom that only comes with experience. She discusses what she […]

Lessons Learned and the Power of Building a Team

In today’s episode, Carol Hadjiandreou joins us to share the wisdom that only comes with experience. She discusses what she […]

Your Club Calendar: How to Set Up Your Year for Success (Replay)

Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode of our podcast, Andrea Perkins how […]

Leader Appreciation: Clarity is Kindness!

To wrap up our series of conversations about volunteers, Missionary Tim Sandvall is joined by Awana leaders Doyle Eldridge and […]

Serve in the Present, Look to the Future: Training Your Ministry's Next Leaders

Awana Missionary Linnea Sandvall walks through why we need to be looking to the future as we lead ministries. Linnea […]