
David Kinnaman on “Ministry in the Age of Algorithms”
David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Faith For Exiles, Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He is also a speaker...
Resilient is an honest calling to ask robust questions about the future of faith. It is a timely conversation in the midst of changing cultural landscapes. It is a love letter to the church about the children who will one day lead and minister in the face of cultural adversity.
David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Faith For Exiles, Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He is also a speaker...
Awana is excited to celebrate a monumental milestone on this journey: reaching 5 million children around the globe each week with the Gospel. We...
As part of a live conversation series, Melanie Hester was joined by Awana Missionaries Mike Sexton and Mike Reed to discuss the many training...
Author, musician, and public speaker, Andy Crouch, is interviewed by Ross Cochran and Michael Handler on how to engage with technology, culture, and faith...
Ross Cochran, Matt Markins, and Mark Campbell discuss The Barna Group’s data research on how to disciple kids of the next generation. SHOW NOTES...
Tim Sandvall clelebrates our first season with his fellow Awana Missionaries, Hunter Williams, Andrea Perkins, Linnea Sandvall, Scott Conner! The hosts you’ve been listening...
On a special episode of the Resilient Disciples Podcast, Melanie Hester is joined by Jenny Smith and Jared Kennedy. Jared Kennedy is a full...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Linnea Sandvall provides practical tips for leading your T&T Club,...
Awana Missionary, Andrea Perkins, answers frequently asked questions by Sparks leaders everywhere! She also gives practical advice about how to lead Sparkies well for...
Awana Missionary, Marti Chance, breaks down everything Cubbies leaders need to know about before club time, the start of club time, how to end...
Ross Cochran, Sam Luce, and Matt Markins discuss why we need to stay focused on our North Star of child discipleship in order to...
Phil and Diane Comer join Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Ross Cochran for a passionate conversation about parenting and the future of the faith....
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Andrea Perkins dives into Trek and Journey, and how you...
Dr. George Barna and Matt Markins join Ross Cochran to discuss how today’s generation of kids are facing unprecedented circumstances, and how we can...
Linnea Sandvall gives practical wisdom on how to lead your T&T group well. She also gives encouragement to help your kids embrace the reality...
Pastor of Church of the City New York, Jon Tyson, is interviewed by President and CEO of Awana, Matt Markins, about discipling kids during...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Andrea Perkins describes how to make the most out of...
Awana is currently reaching 2.5 million kids in Africa every week with the Gospel. The Lord has made it possible for Stephen Maphosah and...
Keith Robinson, Senior Associate at the Slingshot Group, shares his perspective and experience on how the church has changed its relationship with technology. Keith...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On today’s episode, Marti Chance walks listeners through the value of discipleship of...
Phil and Diane Comer join Matt Markins, Mike Handler, and Ross Cochran for a passionate conversation about parenting and the future of the faith....
Kellie Bartley and Jenny Smith joined Ross Cochran to reflect on how we can talk to kids in our community about the War in...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On today’s episode, Hunter Williams walks listeners through what they need to start...
Mitchell “Street Hymns” West returned to the podcast to discuss his ministry and how he has seen child discipleship happen far outside the realm...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode of our podcast, Andrea Perkins how to set up your...
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo returns to the podcast to share perspective on the unique needs and opportunities of family discipleship during this time. She...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Linnea Sandvall walks listeners through common ways to structure your...
Cynthia Dixson from Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship joined Ross Cochran at the 2021 Child Discipleship Forum to stress the importance of listening to the...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Andrea Perkins shares how vital the role of a Administrator...
“There’s something going on in culture that will have a substantive impact on the future of that Cubbie today,” said Dr. Ed Stetzer during...
Senior Pastor Shawn Thornton returns to the podcast to share how his life was impacted by loving caring adults, and how that fuels his...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Scott Conner shares tips on how you can evaluate your...
Matt Markins and Mike Handler share how they have seen child discipleship lived out in the lives of their own kids, the kids in...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On today’s episode, Hunter Williams walks listeners through what a typical Awana Club...
Cindy Bultema, Executive Director for Girls GEMS Club, joins Ross Cochran to share her own discipleship story and how that fuels her passion for...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Becky Sexton provides practical tips on how to be a...
Jeff Dalrymple, Executive Director of the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) returns to the podcast to discuss the critically important work of protecting...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams walks through how you can make your Game...
The following is an excerpt from the talk newly named Awana CEO Matt Markins gave at the Child Discipleship Forum this past fall. In...
Tammy Daughtry is the founder of Co-Parenting International, an organization launched in 2003 to help divorced parents raise healthy kids. She is a national...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Linnea Sandvall walks through a typical Awana Club night and...
Gina Spivey, Pastor of Special Abilities at Calvary Community Church, returns to the podcast to discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the families she serves...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Becky Sexton walks listeners through a typical small group and...
Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joined Ross Cochran to discuss her latest book, 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask and Answer about Christianity, as well as...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams shares the value of ongoing leadership training, and...
Marlon Washington is the Youth Pastor at Chicago Hope Church on the West Side of Chicago. Marlon shares how he has seen resilient discipleship...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. Andrea Perkins shares the critical need to implement, and enforce child protection policies...
Paula Mazza is the Director of Children’s and Preteen Ministries at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church. Paula has been servinging in preteen ministries for over...
In order to make resilient disciples amid cultural shifts, “every church culture needs more than people who can analyze the times,” said Awana CEO...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode Linnea Sandvall breaks down a few of the most common...
Author Sean Sweet shares practical wisdom with Ross Cochran on how to effectively disciple the preteens in your community. This conversation was recorded live...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams helps listeners understand how Awana can help them...
Kara Powell, Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute, joins Matt Markins and Ross Cochran for a conversation all about youth discipleship. They also discuss...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Scott Conner wraps up our series on “Awana Fundamentals” by...
Today’s children are in a faith crisis, growing up in a very different world – a post-Christian world – compared to the one that...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams shares the value of midweek child discipleship; whether...
We are not unlike first century Romans in the Old Testament, Darren Whitehead, founder and lead pastor of Church of the City said, referring...
Hosted by Melanie Hester, Matt Markins helps us discover effective ways to communicate the post-Christian culture we are living in to the leadership teams...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode Scott Conner walks through practical ideas on how to build...
Eli Bonilla Jr and Ross Cochran discuss raising and discipling kids in today’s moment, what it’s like to have connections to a variety of...
Have you noticed the changes taking place all around us? The changes within our churches and perhaps even in our homes? The changes you...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Scott Conner walks through how to cast vision for child...
Mitchell “Street Hymns” West shares his story, his ministry, and how he is using his artistic gifts to help disciple children who have gone...
Tyler O’Donnell shares practical wisdom on how we can all establish more meaningful relationships with the parents in our ministry for the sake of...
Dave and Jess of Doorpost Songs share how their ministry is built on discipleship, what it’s like to engage in ministry as a family,...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Become and our resilient child discipleship philosophy. Learn...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Becky Sexton walks through what “Believing” actually looks like for...
Author and Spiritual Director Lacy Finn Borgo shares her perspective on spiritual formation in kids with Ross Cochran. Lacy and Ross discuss how parents...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Tyler O’Donnell offers five ways to help kids feel like...
The Resilient Disciples Podcast has been featuring the faculty of the Child Discipleship Forum. Recent guest and speaker is Eli Bonilla, National Millennial Director...
Yancy and Jim Wideman join Ross Cochran to share perspective on the power of worship and the value of spiritual formation in children. Learn...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of the 3B resilient child...
Valerie Bell and Ross Cochran reflect on the experience of the 2021 Child Discipleship Forum. Valerie shares how pastors, kidmin leaders, and parents can...
The 2021 Child Discipleship Forum was a chance for a community of people to come together who are focused on resilient child discipleship. We...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Becky Sexton explains how the Gospel is at the heart...
Mark Matlock, President at Wisdom Works and Co-Author of Faith For Exiles, and Ross Cochran discuss where leaders can begin to take steps with...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Scott Conner provides vision for the upcoming club year by...
Sam Luce, Family Pastor at Redeemer Church in New York, and Ross Cochran discuss what the church is able to offer kids through child...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of all that Awana offers...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of all that Awana offers...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of all that Awana offers...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of all that Awana offers...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of all that Awana offers...
Awana Clubs is the midweek discipleship solution from Awana Clubs International. On this episode, Hunter Williams provides an overview of all that Awana offers...
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David Kinnaman, President of Barana Group, shares his passion for reaching Generation Z and beyond with the hope of the Gospel in a wide-ranging...
Gabe Lyons, Founder and President of Q Ideas, joined Ross Cochran and Melanie Hester for an honest conversation about the world our kids are...
What do kids need to set them up for a lifetime of knowing, loving, serving and following Jesus? They need partners – loving, caring...
Wess Stafford is the president emeritus of Compassion International, which serves nearly 2 million children in 26 countries. He joined Compassion in 1977, as...
Author and Humanitarian John Weaver joined Ross Cochran to share his heart for the people of Afghanistan, reflect on current events in the region,...
Leah Broach is the National Director of Alliance Kids for the Christian & Missionary Alliance. She works with leaders across the United States to...
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo shares practical wisdom on how churches and families can work together to disciple the children in their communities. We also...
Eli Bonilla and Ross Cochran share an honest conversation around race, what we pass on to the next generation, and how the church can...
Dr. Christopher Yuan taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five...
Matt Markins, Melanie Hester, and Samuel Porcha joined Ross Cochran to share what they are looking forward to about the Child Discipleship Forum. We...
Check out the video referenced in this podcast, and Save your seat today for the 2021 Child Discipleship Forum. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your...
Dr. George Barna and Matt Markins join Ross Cochran to discuss how today’s generation of kids are facing unprecedented circumstances, and how we can...
What does it mean to reach kids with Gospel in a way that leads them to love Jesus for the entirety of their lives? Resilient is a full-feature documentary, releasing in 2021 that will explore what it means to make resilient disciples with a faith that lasts.
When A Kid Brings Up A Difficult Topic It can be hard to know what to say when a kid in our group brings...
Matt Markins, President of Awana, as well as Chase Baker, Family Pastor of Rolling Hills Community Church join Ross Cochran for a conversation about...
Brendan Bell, MA, LCPC, is the Executive Director and one of the owners of Cherry Hill Counseling, a multi-site practice in the Northwest suburbs...
Brendan Bell, MA, LCPC, is the Executive Director and one of the owners of Cherry Hill Counseling, a multi-site practice in the Northwest suburbs...
Amy Crouch grew up with minimal technology, is now a student at Cornell University, and she’s an author! In My Tech-Wise Life, she and...
Brett McCracken is the Senior Editor for The Gospel Coalition and an author of several books, including The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in...
I’m an expecting dad, roughly a month away from our first born’s anticipated arrival. Despite the numerous Zoom classes, workbooks and conversations about childbirth...
Mark Matlock, coauthor of Faith for Exiles, shares how the prevalence of technology in our lives has led to the “screen discipleship” of our...
Jeremy Pettitt is a communications professor at Moody Bible Institute and has a Masters in Communication and Culture. He and Ross Cochran discuss what...
A Journey Through Holy Week is a special edition of the Resilient Disciples Podcast. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never...
A Journey Through Holy Week is a special edition of the Resilient Disciples Podcast. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never...
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A Journey Through Holy Week is a special edition of the Resilient Disciples Podcast. SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your podcasts today so you never...
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On Tuesday March 23rd Awana hosted an online event, Coming Back to Different, featuring a panel of children’s ministry experts. Moderated by Ross Cochran,...
Pastor Gina Spivey shares about her experience leading Calvary Community Church’s Special Abilities Ministry. Gina and Ross Cochran discuss why making the Gospel accessible...
Brian and Sandee Rhodes have served in a variety of roles around the world with Awana. They shared how child discipleship played out in...
Miguel Perez, Awana Global Vice President for Latin America, shares why empowering leaders is at the core of his ministry. He and Ross Cochran...
We invite you to listen to a special edition of the Resilient Disciples Podcast each day of this week. You can listen below, or...
Andi Dina is serving in Central Europe with Awana and he joined Ross Cochran to share how child discipleship is changing the countries he...
Stephen Maphosah, Global Vice President of Awana serving in Africa, shares how child discipleship has been impacted by the coronavirus and how all leaders...
Child discipleship has been impacted by the coronavirus all over the world. On this episode, Gajendra Tamang and Steve Cohoon share perspective from around...
Mark Matlock, coauthor of Faith for Exiles, and Ross Cochran discuss the latest research regarding youth discipleship and how the church can best serve...
Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo shares practical wisdom on how churches and families can work together to disciple the children in their communities. We also...
Shawn Thornton, Senior Pastor at Calvary Community Church, shares his passion for caring for people with disabilities. Shawn and Ross Cochran discuss there that...
Matt Markins, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Awana, shares his thoughts on the current state of child discipleship at the start a new...
Has anything stopped you in your tracks recently? For every moment that catches our eye, there are hundreds of beautiful moments that go unnoticed...
Charlie and his wife Nettie are remarkably generous and have been focused on child discipleship for their entire lives. They are part of the...
Has anything stopped you in your tracks recently? For every moment that catches our eye, there are hundreds of beautiful moments that go unnoticed...
MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) exists to help support and connect moms. Sherri Crandall, MOPS Vice President of Global Ministry and Leadership Experience, and...
Has anything stopped you in your tracks recently? For every moment that catches our eye, there are hundreds of beautiful moments that go unnoticed...
Theresa Sidebotham ESQ, founding attorney at Telios Law PLLC, works closely with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention. This group of outside experts help...
Has anything stopped you in your tracks recently? For every moment that catches our eye, there are hundreds of beautiful moments that go unnoticed...
During 2020, have you found yourself feeling discouraged or distracted? No wonder! What were normal events just last year have become almost impossible due...
Arthur C Woods joins Ross Cochran to discuss the Biblical mandate to care for the most vulnerable in our society, and how that relates...
How do I, as a parent, get past my own anger, disappointment, or frustration in order to get to the point that I can...
Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect...
Samuel Porcha, Director of Child Discipleship for the Southside of Chicago at Awana, shares how important it is for the church to be unified...
Kris Smoll, Executive Director of Discovery Land Ministries, leads the children’s ministry team at Appleton Alliance Church in Wisconsin. She joined Ross Cochran along...
Terri Youngblood and Catherine Tucker lead Awana at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and they joined Ross Cochran and Melanie Hester for a conversation about...
Awana US Latino Director Abel Lopez discusses the future of child discipleship, why caring for pastors is so important during this pandemic, and the...
Mom, COVID has changed everything and it makes me sad. My 7-year-old son shared this with me through tears last week when, once again,...
It feels like forever since Covid-19 changed all of our lives in March and we’ve been able to meet in person for club, Sunday...
Tom Chilton, Awana Area Director of Europe and North Asia, and Ross Cochran discuss the state of Christianity in Europe and the flawed thinking...
Valerie Bell shares what she believes to be the most important question we all could be asking ourselves in the wake of COVID-19. Valerie...
Josiah Williams is a Christian Hip-Hop artist and a disciple of Jesus. Josiah and Ross Cochran discuss the power of loving caring adults and...
Around the country, church leaders have been wrestling for months – what do we do about ministry programming this fall?! With constantly-shifting tides related...
When I was a kid, I hated change. I loved being able to know what to expect, I loved routine, and when that was...
We are so excited to introduce brite*, a new digital weekend curriculum from Awana. On this episode we dive into the specifics of brite*...
Nine-year-old Amelia, along with her mom Celeste and her ministry leader Becky Friberg, joined Ross Cochran to share how their ministry and parenting have...
If you trust Awana, you’re going to want to check out brite*. The new digital weekend curriculum is built on the resilient child discipleship...
As part of a larger conversation from 2017, Valerie Bell shared the vision and mission for all of us to be “fire carriers” for...
Ten-year-old Joanna and her mom Pricilla joined their Awana Leader Asha to share the story of what discipleship has looked like during the time...
Kris Smol, Executive Director of Discovery Land Ministries, leads the children’s ministry team at Appleton Alliance Church in Wisconsin. She joined Ross Cochran along...
Matt Markins and Melanie Hester join Ross Cochran to preview the upcoming event, Awana Clubs in the New Normal. Join us live at 1...
How would you respond if your church was directly impacted by the coronavirus? In this episode you’ll meet Dan, whose church was impacted by...
Melanie Hester and Brian Rhodes return to the podcast to share their own experience and insight into the power of surrounding children with a...
Ross Cochran connected with Stephanie, Awana leader Mary Jane, and eight-year-old Cooper. Cooper is a great example of what it means to be a...
The gospel is at the very heart of the Awana ministry. We’re committed to proclaiming and living out the gospel with clarity and urgency....
We need to stop just volunteering and start leading. David’s story is an outstanding example of a loving, caring adult whose relationship went far...
Samuel Porcha and Matt Markins continue their conversation on how parents and church leaders can guide the children in their life through talking about...
Samuel Porcha and Matt Markins open a conversation on how parents and church leaders can guide the children in their life through talking about...
Jeff Dalrymple, Executive Director of The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention, joined Ross Cochran and Kevin White, the Chief Operating Officer at Awana for...
Taylor and Leah Baugh join Ross Cochran and Awana Missionary Brian Lunger. Taylor and Leah are part of a military family, and have lived...
In this two part episode, Valerie Bell shares a vision of the “greatest generation of disciples ever” that was originally heard during the Make...
Chris Marchand returns to the podcast to discuss what discipleship looks like in an era of social distancing and in an increasingly screen dependent...
As part of the Make Resilient Disciples Online Experience, Mark Matlock shared research behind his book, Faith for Exiles, and shares a path forward...
Jim Wideman is a pioneer in children’s ministry who has been faithfully serving for decades. He and Ross Cochran discuss the current state of...
Jeff Gilpin is an Awana Missionary serving in the Nevada area alongside his wife Judy. When the Coronavirus first began to change our lives,...
Melanie Hester and Brian Rhodes return to the podcast with a conversation all about resilient child discipleship! These two individuals have seen the fruits...
Dr. Josh Mulvihill from Renewanation and Ross Cochran discuss how a church revival can start in the children’s ministry and how KidMin leaders and...
Mark Matlock and Matt Markins connected with Ross Cochran to preview the upcoming event, Make Resilient Disciples Online Experience. Check out this conversation to...
Shawn Thornton, Senior Pastor at Calvary Community Church, joins Valerie Bell and Ross Cochran to discuss how he measures the pulse of his church...
Melanie Hester and Ross Cochran have a practical conversation on how children’s ministry leaders can raise resilient disciples instead of creating “fans” of entertaining...
Teasa Northern, Outreach Coordinator and Minister to Women at Grace Covenant Church in Virginia joined Valerie Bell to share how her ministry has adapted...
Well, I think I’ll just come out and say it. Easter was a little more than what we have usually made it through the...
Recently my sister-in-law, Kim, was called to the front lines. I still remember the first time I met Kim. She was my older brother’s...
Sam Luce, a children’s pastor and children’s ministry thought leader from New York, joined Matt Markins for an honest conversation on the current state...
Catherine McNeil and Ross Cochran discuss an unprecedented Holy Week, parenting during the Coronavirus, and Catherine’s latest blog for Awana, “Five Ways to Easter...
Valerie Bell, Matt Markins, and Mike Handler all connected with Ross Cochran to discuss how, even during a pandemic, we can be raising the...
Michael Handler, Chief Communications Officer at Awana, joined Host Ross Cochran to reflect on how he and his family are dealing with the Coronavirus....
Not too long ago, we had our plans in place. Spring breaks. Work goals. Ministry objectives. And then came COVID-19.
Ed Gossien, Vice President of US Field Operations at Awana, joined host Ross Cochran via Zoom to discuss his beliefs on what God is...
So you’ve watched the 20-minute trailer for Resilient: Reaching the Least and the Lost, our in-progress documentary exploring what it means to make resilient disciples with a faith that lasts. But now what? What should you do?
Dr. Sean McDowell joined Matt Markins, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Awana, for a wide ranging conversation with host Ross Cochran. Dr. Sean...
Some of my earliest memories are of my mother and I riding in her itty-bitty Plymouth Horizon. Do you remember this car? Who knew...
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Valerie Bell, Chris Marchand, and Kristin Thompson joined Ross Cochran for a conversation on how to help our children during this uncertain time. We...
Walking through the streets of Chicago, one could be swept away by the sights, the smell of the famous Chicago style pizza and keeping...
Awana CEO Valerie Bell joined Host Ross Cochran via phone to discuss her perspective on how to help our children during this uncertain time....
This is a statement from Awana CEO Valerie Bell, Awana Chief Communications Officer Mike Handler, and Awana Vice President of Partner Solutions at Awana...
Hey Children’s ministry leader: You love what you do, and you need tools to help maximize the time that kids spend in church. Research...
As part of our brite* kids curriculum development process, we knew that it was imperative to conduct a field test with churches throughout the...
Experienced KidMin leaders Kristin Thompson, Melanie Hester, Kellie Bartley, and Kirsten Hitchcock all share their expert insight on how local practitioners can finish their...
Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, joined Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, for the latest episode of the Resilient Disciples Podcast! Along with...
Dr. John and Kim Walton discuss how to apply their book, The Bible Story Handbook, to kids within early childhood. If you desire to...
Dr John H Walton Ph.D. and Kim E Walton join the Resilient Disciples podcast to discuss The Bible Story Handbook: A Resource for Teaching...
Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church is now available! Valerie Bell, Matt Markins, Chris Marchand, and Mike Handler all joined Host Ross...
Resilient: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church is now available! Valerie Bell, Matt Markins, Chris Marchand, and Mike Handler all joined...
Chris Marchand returns to the podcast to begin to dive into the “3B” philosophy of Belong, Believe, and Become. Today’s conversation is all about...
Matt Markins, President and Chief Strategy Officer at Awana, returns to the podcast to discuss the "why" behind resilient child discipleship.
Episode Six of the Resilient Disciples Podcast with Kristin Thompson, Kirsten Hitchcock, and Samuel Porcha
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.
Kristin Thompson, Samuel Porcha, and Kirsten Hitchcock on the Resilient Disciples Podcast discussing what comes next after the Children's Pastors Conference.
Michael Handler joins the Resilient Disciples Podcast for a conversation about the future of the church.
Episode Three of the Resilient Disciples Podcast: Chris Marchand, Vice President of Partner Solutions at Awana
Episode Two of the Resilient Disciples Podcast: Awana's President and Chief Strategy Officer Matt Markins
Episode One of the Resilient Disciples Podcast featuring Valerie Bell
Think of the kids in your church. These children we love will be the church of the year 2050.
As we prepare today’s kids to lead the church of 2050, what if we designed a new system that put each child on his or her own unique discipleship pathway?
One loving, caring adult engaged in the life of a child can dramatically increase a child’s long-term probability for success.
Are we talking about the systems of the past? Systems of the present? Or the systems we need to build the disciples who will lead the church of 2050?
Are we programming for the immediate, or prioritizing for the future?
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?”
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?”
This is why, though parents are important, even primary, in the spiritual direction and discipleship of their children, they are not “only” or even enough. Children may grow in the soil of their parents’ faith, but they need light and air and more.
Why is it that some kids experience adverse conditions, yet they get back up?
You are more important than you know. These children are growing up and soon will forget your name. But when they think of God’s love . . . to them it looks a lot like you.
Today’s church kids are growing up in both a secular and church culture which is unlike the cultures in which most adults grew up. More importantly, the culture kids are experiencing is unlike the ones that are to come.
The question, “Did you have fun?” is not a terrible question. It’s just not the most important or the final question.
The #1 outcome in predicting whether a child is going to do well is not education, it’s not money, and it’s not home. It’s whether or not they have an adult to put their arm around their shoulders and say, “I’ll walk this walk with you.”
Dear child, You are little for such a short time. But, when you grow up and think back on your childhood, we hope some of your earliest memories are about us, the church.
You and I have a vision for what we want the church to be, but is it possible to predict the kind of leadership...
Leaders are everywhere. But what makes some leaders remarkable? 1. Anticipating Remarkable leaders can sense your needs before you even have to say anything. Anticipation is...
David Kinnaman is the author of the bestselling books Faith For Exiles, Good Faith, You Lost Me and unChristian. He is also a speaker...
Awana is excited to celebrate a monumental milestone on this journey: reaching 5 million children around the globe each week with the Gospel. We...
As part of a live conversation series, Melanie Hester was joined by Awana Missionaries Mike Sexton and Mike Reed to discuss the many training...
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