Dear Awana Commander,

Every young person deserves trained, motivated spiritual leaders. Whether you are an Awana leader, pastor, or 24/7 youth worker, the 2009 Awana Ministry Conference will help you learn effective, innovative ideas for evangelism and discipleship. Not to be confused with Basic Training sessions, conferences go beyond the basics and provide scores of workshops with help in specific areas of responsibility. You'll learn lots of great new ideas and information while re-discovering the joy of reaching and training boys, girls, and youth for Christ.

The Awana Ministry Conferences provides a place to connect with other Awana leaders from the area. The 2009 Awana Ministry Conference prepares you to proclaim God's Word to kids and teenagers when they're most open to salvation. Come with a group and split up to take full advantage of the entire conference. You'll leave excited to serve, armed with ideas and skills to immediately apply to your ministry.

Mark your calendars now to attend this training on August 21 & 22 in Colorado Springs or on August 28 & 29th in Wheatridge. For more information please check out our website.

Basic Training	A.R.T. & RIU's Register Now for Awana Resources and Tools (A.R.T) and manage your Awana profile and church information, track training, and access resources. Exclusively available to registered members, Awana Resources and Tools provides you with materials, ideas, instructions and inspiration you need to serve in Awana - and help kids come to know, love and serve Christ. Do you remember the days of the grey uniform, the bars full of pins, and the proud leaders who displayed their every Awana achievement? The Awana Leader Award system is coming back! Awana leaders can now earn RIU's (Rorheim Institute Units) and work their way up the Awana Acheivement scale. Leaders can track their RIU's online through the A.R.T website, and proudly display their awards once again. If you have any problems with the site, please contact Customer Service. Troubles with 5th and 6th Grade? Has your church's Awana ministry struggled to reach out to 5th and 6th graders, or having trouble challenging and teaching the clubbers you already have? "Tweens" are quickly becoming a new sub-culture in America--they aren't teenagers yet, but many 11 and 12 year-olds have moved beyond typical children's programs. Make sure to attend the Awana Conference this August to discover new ideas and ways to help your church effectively reach and disciple the "Tweens" in your church! Commander College 101 Commander College is all about you. More than anyone, commanders hold the key to a successful Awana ministry. You want your program to reach and disciple kids and their families for Christ in your church and your community. We want to help you get there by providing you with: Practical tools, tips, and new ideas from Awana Headquarters personnel, local experts, and other commanders in the area. Training to move beyond survival mode to excellence Personalized assistance with the challenges and frustrations you face! Join us on Oct. 16 & 17, 2009 at Trinity Church in Wheatridge, CO. This years cost is $235 per person, however $100 scholarships are available if your church brings 70% of it's leaders to the conference this August. Click here for more information.

Has it been a while since your church has had a Basic Training? Do you have a lot of new leaders who have never been trained? We would love to come to your church and provide a Basic Training for you. You will learn how to run an effective Game Time, improve your Handbook Time, and have a dynamic Council Time like never before! Contact us now to get your training on the calendar.
Upcoming Dates
Colorado Springs Awana Conference Aug. 21-22 Denver Awana Conference Aug. 28-29

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Conference, A.R.T & RIU's, 5th & 6th grade T&T, Commander College	May 13, 2009