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The 2026-27 Secretary-in-a-Box is here!
-- Customizable forms and achievement cards -- 2026-27 Calendars -- 2026-27 Pricing sheet and budget calculator -- Age-specific award placement -- Extra credit Bible memorization tools -- Club brochures -- Posters and graphics ... and so much more! Search through the free Secretary-in-a-Box resources at https://shorturl.at/jEN1c These files are "view only". To edit files, please download the file to your device and then edit. Click here to download the complete zip file: secretary-in-a-box-2026-27.zip |
Let's make Bible memorization fun this year!
Wouldn't it be great if all your kids came to club with their verse memorized for the night? Here are some ideas to help move the needle to encourage more kids and families to work on the verses at home: 1. Set collaborative goals Track how many verses are recited and set goals and prizes for when the group reaches different milestones. Prizes could be pizza, ice cream, a silly string battle, bonus bucks / points, or a night of their favorite games. Kids will enjoy helping each other to "level up" and reach the next milestone! 2. Overcommunicate with families Make sure families know what verse their child is working on this week by sending out texts. Groups that pace the kids together can send out a group text to all their kids in an age group with the verse they are working on that night. Groups that self-pace can still do this by sending out individual texts. (A retiree may love the role of texting families each week.) 3. Share Bible memorization ideas with families Can families write the verses with dry erase markers on a mirror or glass door? Can they print it and put copies at the dining room table? Do they have the verse songs available for some groups that they can listen to in the car? There are also memorization methods like the first letter method, or chunking, or hand motions. Check out this page by clicking your child's age group for ideas for that age: www.awanacarolinas.org/resources.html |
Discipline is what distinguishes a good ministry from a great one!
Do you have a plan for having a well-disciplined, well-organized club this year? Let's look at some ideas! 1. Set a schedule, post it, and stick to it Simple things like knowing the start time and transition times of club are so helpful! Sharing the schedule with families and your volunteers will help everyone know when to arrive, and when to clean up and move to the next station of ministry. Starting on time signals to late-arrivers that club begins right at the posted time. 2. Have a group discipline tool Have a consistent method for getting kids' attention and giving announcements. Ideas are a 5-count, "1-2-3 eyes on me", or "if you hear me clap once". Instead of yelling over the kids, use a consistent tool whenever there is something to share with the kids. And wait for them to comply before moving on. Make sure they understand what is expected when a leader is using the method you choose. 3. Praise the kids who are following directions Some kids will act out to get attention or a response, so make a point to praise the kids who are complying and following instructions. Thanking them will communicate to everyone what you are asking them to do. |
Upcoming equipping events:
Join us on September 12th in Concord, NC for AMC 2026!!
Here is our 2026 AMC breakout list!!
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Child Discipleship Forum -- September 24-25, 2026 -- Nashville, Tenn.
Register to participate live with online streaming access! Individual or team pricing available!
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International updates:
Through the grace of God, Awana is reaching over 5 million children in Africa. Check out more about these after-school Awana clubs and how they are transforming the continent!
See the most recent Africa Schools update at https://www.awana.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ACSI-Summer-2026.pdf
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Check out how many children are being discipled in Awana around the world!
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Check out the 2025 Awana Ministry Impact Report with stories of discipleship from around the world!
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Ideas for engaging kids in missions!
Awana is reaching children in the public schools of Africa! See more about this exciting opportunity!
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Consider a missions project with Verse-a-thon! Kids recite Bible verses and funds raised for missions... a win-win!
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Ministry is moving forward in Ukraine!
Click here for updates!
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More resources from Awana!
This four-part study helps parents take an honest look at their home culture to see how to make spiritual discipleship a greater focus in their home!
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Check out the NEW Awana Clubs website, www.awanaclubs.org!
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Join the Friday Family E-mail list for free at-home discipleship ideas that are simple and give you small opportunities to point our children to Jesus!
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Looking for another great ministry resource provided by Awana? Free samples of Brite and Brite Preschool could be just what you need for Sunday mornings!
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Receive Child Discipleship Encouragement in your Feed with the Awana Podcast Network
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Anxiety, technology, and social media are having effects on today's children -- how should parents and the church respond?
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Practical & Research-Based Child Discipleship Training
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