Awana is a non-denominational ministry that assists churches in reaching children and teenagers with the gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve Him. We supply programs, materials and training for more than 13,000 churches in over 110 countries. Our message to churches is simple: We're here to serve you with a ministry that is all about fun with a purpose — to win and grow kids for Christ!

Five Principles of Awana:

1. Centered around the Gospel
   • Entrance booklets
   • Handbooks
   • Program Objectives
     • Hope
     • Vision
     • Mission
2. Scripture Memory
   • Bible memory is a key element of our curriculum
   • Age appropriate verses
   • Practical life application for children
3. Exciting to young people
   • Games - Awana Game Square
   • Uniforms
   • Awards
   • Special Events
     • Bible Quizzing
     • AwanaGames™
     • Summit
     • Grand Prix
4. Club extras
   • Awana Store
   • Theme Nights
5. Trains youth to serve
   • Missions involvement
     • Missions in sections in handbooks
     • Adopt-a-Club
   • Serving in the church
     • Sections in handbook
     • Leader-in-Training (LIT)
   • Short-term missions (MIT)
6. Built on Leadership
   • Initial training
     • Basic Training manuals
   • Advanced instructions
     • Training Conferences
     • Club visits
     • Video training
   • Personal attention
   • Resources to make your programs more effective
     • Awana Ideas
     • Leader helps
     • Kidsprint/Sparkles
     • Outreach/Evangelism tools
     • www.awana.org