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What is Believe? (The 3B Philosophy)

The 3B Philosophy: Belong, Believe, Become, is the cornerstone of the Resilient Disciples conversation. So what is it about believe that makes it so important?

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What is Belong? (The 3B Philosophy)

The 3B Philosophy: Belong, Believe, Become, is the cornerstone of the Resilient Disciples conversation. So what makes belong so important?

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A brite* Field Test: How Our Weekend Curriculum Was Developed

As part of our brite* kids curriculum development process, we knew that it was imperative to conduct a field test […]

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Wess Stafford and Valerie Bell: Child Advocates, The "Dream of 2050," and "Loving People to Jesus"

Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, joined Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, for the latest episode of the Resilient […]

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Early Childhood: Ministering to Preschool and Younger

Dr. John and Kim Walton discuss how to apply their book, The Bible Story Handbook, to kids within early childhood. […]

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Resilient Disciples Podcast: Belong, Believe, Become

Matt Markins, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Awana, returns to the podcast to discuss the "why" behind resilient child discipleship.

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You Are a Fire Carrier

In Cormac McCarthy’s novel, No Country for Old Men, Sheriff Bell remembers that his father would carry the embers from the campfire in one camp to the next in an animal horn. It was a tradition passed to the cowboys from the Native Americans. 

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Resilient Disciples Podcast: Children's Pastors Conference Recap

Kristin Thompson, Samuel Porcha, and Kirsten Hitchcock on the Resilient Disciples Podcast discussing what comes next after the Children's Pastors Conference.

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Resilient Disciples Podcast: Chris Marchand

Episode Three of the Resilient Disciples Podcast: Chris Marchand, Vice President of Partner Solutions at Awana

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How To Inspire Fully Engaged Child Disciple Makers

One loving, caring adult engaged in the life of a child can dramatically increase a child’s long-term probability for success.

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Noteworthy Research Behind Belong, Believe, Become

As child disciple-makers, we need to step back and ask ourselves, “Is our current strategy and philosophy going to nurture and influence resilient disciples who will lead the church in the year 2050?”

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The Biblical Basis for Belong, Believe, Become

As child disciple-makers, we need to step back and ask ourselves, “Is our current strategy and philosophy going to nurture and influence resilient disciples who will lead the church in the year 2050?”