Five roles for every commander commander first steps, part 1. There is also a game director, large group teacher, and secretary. This role does not require weekly wednesday night participation, except for the. These include specific manuals for the directors, leaders, game director, secretaries, and commander. You must be actively involved in trek or journey which means working on your bible studies. Under the direction of the family ministry pastor the awana commander will lead entire awana ministry in attitude. All team members should be familiar with the content the role manual specific to their role.
As a tool, it serves churches by explaining in detail how to have an exciting wellrun game time. Commander oversees more than one awana club andor youth program in a local church. Five tips for recruiting volunteers eight questions to ask every volunteer. About basic training and this book step 1 awana basic training check point. Awana training resources awana role books awana role books provide detailed job descriptions for the roles of our volunteers.
Awana ministry advocate a commander has the lead influence over the clubs commitment to evangelizing and discipling children. The purpose of the awana game book the awana game book has been written as a tool and a resource for awana clubs. Be sure to watch for the date or contact your club director for more information. See more ideas about awana, awana games, relay batons. If you have tried to purchase a commander role book this year, then you may have noticed that there was not one. Brian has completed two successful years as our awana commander and is preparing to lead again in the 20182019 season. Includes communicating vision, shepherding leaders, managing administrative duties and communicating to church leadership, parents, clubbers and leaders. Thank you, parents, for your commitment to child discipleship. You are to be at awana during the entire club time. An awana commander oversees the program and provides guidance and direction to. Our vision statement is liberty is a place where we want to connect the unconnected to christ and together grow to full devotion to him. Awana commanders responsibilities being an awana commander is demanding, no doubt about it. Order the physical copy or purchase an ebook for your android and apple devices. It also defines the responsibilities of awana leadership at game time.
Through short, workbookstyle lessons, this three book manual equips any awana director, in any stage of leadership, for their role. Book ii leads you through creating a more effective club. Awana ministry director role book an introduction to awana and your role as the ministry director. The basic training is offered in october at the local awana leadership conference. Commander bill a premier resource for awanar news and. The awana home office is making the move away from using the term commander and the reason why is really quite simple. Learn specifics of how to serve children and youth, run an awana meeting, use awana curriculum and. Also available as an e book for purchase on your android and apple devices. The awana home office is making the move away from using the term. If the clubber has to be taken to the parent a second time, they must miss the next two club meetings, and a parent must meet with the awana commander to discuss their return. Recruit leadership arrive early to every club meeting hold directors meetings at least monthly mentor your awana directors keep records and order supplies plan and run yearly calendar of awana events.
Depending on the size of your club, that can be quite a lot to do and those are just the main responsibilities. About your cubbies understanding their characteristics. Volunteer recruitment strategies find, attract, inspire and retain. Awana has used the term commander for several years but it really had no connection to any of the clubs. Recruiting and retaining volunteers is an important ministry for all awana commanders. Book i covers all the things you need to get started as an awana director. A commander is the main communication link between a churchs staff and club leadership. Work with church staff to plan budget, set price of booksvests and plan for. Learn more about awana s childrens ministry curriculum for 3rd through 6th grade. Being an awana commander is demanding, no doubt about it. This awana parent handbook is designed to introduce you and your children to. Build lasting faith foundations for children and youth.
If this occurs, the club commander will speak with the childs parents while the child is present to discuss the problem behavior and the consequences. Valley awana club commander and secretary email address. Sparks leader role book with dvd only 4 left in stock. Cubbies leaders serve in various aspects of the club, ministering primarily to cubbies and their parents. Awana role books provide detailed job descriptions for the roles of our. Awana is a global, nonprofit ministry committed to the belief that the greatest impact for christ starts with kids who know, love, and serve him.
Oct 05, 2019 through short, workbookstyle lessons, this three book manual equips any awana director, in any stage of leadership, for their role. If you have purchased an ebook, you will receive an email with a link to access your product. Updates website and calvaryconnection on forms, payments and group maintenance. This is part of book 2 wing runner, rank section 8. Study the role book on your own, or participate in a clubspeci. May 22, 2017 but im super excited for next years as i know awana has taken feedback and tweaked things with some more relevant verses and bringing back the bring a friend section and also including the books of the bible and im hoping the new book will be just as fantastic. Dec 02, 2015 what you found instead was a role book for an awana ministry director. This website is designed to provide tools to deal with all of the possible jobs a secretary can face. Awana equips local volunteers in churches around the world with biblical evangelism and discipleship solutions so that todays children may become tomorrows christian leaders, in every aspect of society and culture.
He or she also communicates with children, parents, community members and the local awana missionary. Consequently, i became known as commander bill locally as i led a local awana club and globally as i sought to help others in their awana ministries. These resources will help you lead your awana ministry in the local church. Under the direction of the family ministry pastor the awana commander will lead entire awana ministry in attitude, excellence. Youll not only get practical guidance, but youll also renew your passion for childrens and youth ministry. From interactive role books to practice club night to multiuse dvds, the new awana basics is here to equip the wellrounded leader. An awana ministry director, sometimes referred to as an awana commander, is responsible for the awana clubs ministry. You must be willing to obey the authority of the leaders, director and commander. This role book trains leaders to succeed in their role. The three main responsibilities of an awana secretary are tracking attendance, recording achievement, and managing materials. All books and uniforms must be ordered and paid for at the time of registration. Awana director roles and responsibilities a director is responsible for the overall club operation in a local church. Awana ministry advocate a commander has the lead in. What you found instead was a role book for an awana ministry director.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to. Read the cubbies director role book for detailed information. Does your awana club have high schoolers in leadership roles. Tips for recruiting volunteers tips for motivating volunteers tips for retaining volunteers. This role book includes an overview of the awana ministry and the role of ministry director often called commander.
Also available as an ebook for viewing on your ipad. Get access to reference tools that will have you coming back to your role book again and again. Glossary for definitions of many awana specific words. Learn the basics of how to run an effective, gospelcentered club and how to shepherd other leaders. Lots of ideas for reaching kids, encouraging leaders, making the most of your awana ministry. Awana kicks off sept 11, 2019 including a parent informational meeting for sparks at. Recruit leadership arrive early to every club meeting hold directors meetings at least monthly mentor your awana directors keep records and order supplies. I am excited about partnering with you in the spiritual growth of your child. For most clubbers, parents play the most critical role in encouraging growth. In addition to teaching childrens church, brian has headed up vacation bible school for two years in a row and is currently leading a little pilgrims progress summer book club on sunday evenings. Awana sparks books of the bible new testament bookmark free download as pdf file. Attend awana orientation complete club role book learn by doing training is complete.
Parents play a leading role in their childs spiritual. Learn specifics of how to serve children and youth, run an awana meeting, use awana curriculum and share gods word. Awana clubs motivates children to learn gods word by. Cubbies role book what does a worker need to know about serving in cubbies. He or she provides direction, enthusiasm, leadership and support for awana directors, leaders, children. The evolution of the awana handbook commander bill. The awana game book is a companion to the awana basic training.
Awana ministry director role book an introduction to awana and your role as the ministry. Also available as an ebook for purchase on your android and apple devices. Books of the bible spinner game this is a fun game we have used for. An awana commander, under the leadership of a pastor, oversees the awana ministry in his or her church. Promote and publicize local, regional and national awana events. Participate in a practice club meeting if your club is brandnew, or if your club leadership is training a group of brandnew leaders, or. I appreciate all you do to prepare your child for awana each week. Awana role books provide detailed job descriptions for the roles of our volunteers. He or she will perform the duties and responsibilities included in this job description. Some responsibilities within this role are the following.