What is AWANA?
AWANA is an international, Bible-centered ministry founded in over 60
years ago by Christian men who saw a need for children to be reached with
the good news of Jesus Christ. AWANA has grown from its beginnings in a
church basement in the Chicago area into a ministry that reached over 2
million children around the world. Currently almost 30 thousand churches,
spread in over 100 countries, use the AWANA program.
AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed and is taken
from 2 Timothy 2:15, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one
approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly
handles the word of truth.”
The key focus of AWANA ministry is Scripture memorization,
understanding and application. The AWANA handbooks clearly present the
Gospel at an age-appropriate level, and initially focus on establishing a
personal relationship between each clubber and Jesus Christ as their Lord
and Savior. The memory work, Bible studies and other fun activities
continue to carefully give each clubber a Biblical worldview by building up
their Bible knowledge and instilling in them a love and respect for God and
His Word.
AWANA curriculum materials are designed to help parents and churches
guide children in spiritual growth, and are based on the following master life
threads:
• Teaching respect for God and His Word
• Building wisdom through Bible knowledge and understanding
• Helping children and youth demonstrate grace in relationships
• Giving them a sense of destiny and purpose
• Encouraging them to see things from God’s perspective Age Groups
What are the age groups?
For 2-3 year olds, introducing biblical concepts and providing parents with resources for home teaching.
For 3-4 year olds (preschoolers), using sensory activities and fun to teach Bible truths and verses.
For Kindergarten to 2nd graders, teaching foundational Bible truths and key Christian doctrines.
For 3rd to 6th graders, focusing on God's Word and training them to follow Christ
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