Resilient Child Discipleship Training

It’s a race for our kids’ hearts,
and it’s one we have to win.

Are you ready to get equipped?

The world is competing for our kids’ hearts. What if you could be better equipped for the kids you’re reaching?

Influencers, technology, and culture are shaping what kids believe, love, and live for. Come ready to learn, connect, and get equipped with practical, Gospel-rooted, research-backed tools that help you point kids to Jesus and build lasting faith.

Training Grounded in What Helps Faith Last

RCDT is grounded in research, practical tools, and a clear focus on helping children develop lasting faith.
Training includes:

  • 3 primary factors for shaping lasting faith in children (based on RESILIENT), and practical ways to focus on each one in your ministry
  • Clear goals for each of the 3 discipleship factors
  • Hands-on activities designed to reinforce each factor
  • Practical ways to intentionally pray for each child
  • Timely research on the future of children’s ministry and the local church’s role

Hit the Ground Running

This isn’t training you’ll take home, study later, and then figure out how to make it work with your kids. Resilient Child Discipleship Training™ (RCDT) gives you practical insights you can put into action right away—with skills you can practice the next time your ministry meets.

Your team will come away with:

  • Biblical, research-backed insights to shape your ministry’s “why”
  • Shared language to help cultivate a culture of discipleship in your community
  • Practical skills and activities to help you disciple children effectively in today’s world

Find an RCDT Event Near You

2027 RCDT Events
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  • 30 Jan 2027

    Smithfield , VA

    Smithfield Baptist Church

    01/30/2027

  • 06 Feb 2027

    Cleburne , TX

    Cleburne Bible Church

    02/06/2027

  • 06 Feb 2027

    Lynchburg, VA

    Thomas Road Baptist Church

    02/06/2027

  • 13 Feb 2027

    Austin , TX

    Hope Chapel

    02/13/2027

  • 20 Feb 2027

    Nashville, TN

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    02/20/2027

  • 20 Feb 2027

    Lancaster, CA

    Grace Chapel

    02/20/2027

  • 20 Feb 2027

    Lake Charles, LA

    Faith Bible Church

    02/20/2027

  • 27 Feb 2027

    Martinsburg, WV

    Independent Bible Church

    02/27/2027

  • 06 Mar 2027

    Greensboro, NC

    Lebanon Baptist Church

    03/06/2027

  • 13 Mar 2027

    Houston, TX

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    03/13/2027

  • 19 Mar 2027

    Knoxville, TN

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    03/19/2027

  • 20 Mar 2027

    Columbus , GA

    Beallwood Baptist Church

    03/20/2027

  • 27 Mar 2027

    San Antonio, TX

    Crossroads Baptist Church

    03/27/2027

  • 10 Apr 2027

    Syracuse, NY

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    04/10/2027

  • Salem, OR

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  • Philadelphia, PA

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  • Central Florida, FL

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  • Bakersfield , CA

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  • Lakewood, WA

    Christ the Rock Community Church

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  • Castle Rock, CO

    Calvary Castle Rock

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  • Pueblo, CO

    New Life Church

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  • Parachuette, CO

    Grace Bible Church

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  • Long Island, NY

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  • Northern NJ, NJ

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  • Harford, CT

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  • Ashevile, NC

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  • Raleigh, NC

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  • Oklahoma City, OK

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  • Columbus, OH

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  • Cincinnati/Dayton, OH

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  • Louisville, OH

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  • Sacramento, CA

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  • Hazelhurst, GA

    First Baptist Church Hazelhurst

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  • Indianapolis, IN

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  • Fort Wayne, IN

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  • Evansville, IN

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  • Crown Point, IN

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  • Fargo , ND

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  • McCook, NE

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  • Cheyenne, WY

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  • San Diego, CA

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RCDT Event Highlights

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Biblical Insights. Practical Tools.

Strengthen Your Entire Team

Strategize with Other Disciplelmakers

Turn Research Into Action

Meet Leaders in Your Area

Groundbreaking Research Insights for Today’s Church

God’s Word is constant, but the world is changing rapidly. Equip your team with biblical wisdom and fresh research for today’s kids.

The largest child discipleship study in 20+ years

Resilient Child Discipleship Training is informed by the latest Barna Group child discipleship research. This is the largest study of its kind in over 20 years. Consider the changes that have taken place in our culture over the last 20 years. The data undoubtedly changes the way we need to view and implement child discipleship.

Data and resulting insights are presented in Children’s Ministry in a New Reality, written by Barna Group and commissioned by Awana.

Buy the Book Digest The Data

Is Children's Ministry Today Forming Faith That Lasts?

According to a 2009 study by the Barna Group, “A person’s worldview is primarily shaped and is firmly in place by the time someone reaches the age of 13.” Considering the changes in our culture since then, it’s reasonable to think kids’ worldviews are now solidifying even earlier.

But there is hope! And it starts with loving, caring leaders like you. The proof is in the data. If adults like you truly, intentionally disciple kids for Jesus, the other influencers don’t stand a chance.

Equipping you with tools for that level of discipleship is what Resilient Child Discipleship Training is all about, and we hope to see you there! Register Now

Testimonials

“I left thinking how quickly the time went and how much I enjoyed and needed to hear the information given.”

Alyssa R. (Chicago, IL Event)

"I think this training would benefit so many Christian ministry leaders. There were many moments I wished my colleagues would have been able to attend.”

Mark G. (Nashville, TN Event)

“My biggest takeaways were practical applications I can implement right away to aid in the building of resilient child disciples.”

Roy G. (Los Angeles, CA Event)

“…The very next day, I implemented some of the ideas, including the Playdoh activity. I was encouraged by conversations with the 3rd graders in which I learned much more about their lives.”

Katie L. (Atlanta, GA Event)

About Awana

To many in North America, Awana is known as a “mid-week ministry” to children and youth. The reality is that Awana is a leader in global child and youth discipleship in 134 countries in a variety of curricula and leader equipping networks. Awana partners with ministries like Compassion International, World Vision, and numerous denominations in more than 68,000 churches, engaging 5.1 million children and students weekly.

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