Awana at Willow Creek Community Church

“When we were looking at our children’s program here at Willow Creek, we realized that we needed to search for a curriculum that was highly relational, as well as one that creates a spiritually and biblically sound experience. When I discovered Awana and understood the heart behind it, I knew that it would serve kids in our church to grow strong in their faith. Awana unites the key elements of discipleship – relationship, biblical education, application and memorization. It’s the best discipleship program out there.”

Willow Creek Community Church is just one of 20,000 churches worldwide that use Awana.

They chose Awana for their midweek children’s ministry because Awana unites the key elements of discipleship – biblical education, application and memorization – all wrapped in relationship. Awana helps fulfill the mission to reach and disciple kids, getting them active in their faith – both in their community and around the world.

Early Childhood & Preschool

With resources and curriculum for children ages 2-5, Awana Preschool Ministries™ introduces biblical truths and develops a respect for God, His Son and His Word.

Puggles-Toddlers

Puggles® recognizes the learning ability of 2- and 3-year olds by introducing biblical concepts at church and equipping parents to teach them at home. This year-long preschool ministry curriculum features playful activities, engaging songs and simple crafts as well as take-home resources for use at home.

Cubbies-Preschool

Cubbies® celebrates the spiritual potential of preschoolers (3- to 5-year olds) by helping them develop respect for God, His Son and His Word. This two year preschool ministry curriculum features exciting games, storytelling, puppet shows, and biblical teaching as well as take-home activities and tools.

Elementary

With resources and curriculum for children in kindergarten to 6th grade, Awana Children’s Ministries™ develops a biblical foundation and teaches kids to live a life of wisdom and grace.

Sparks - Grades 1 – 2

Sparks® ignites a child’s curiosity about the people and events of the Bible, building a foundation of wisdom for knowing Christ. This three year early elementary school ministry curriculum features exciting games, engaging activities, biblical teaching and media resources for kids and leaders.

T&T - Grades 3 – 6

T&T® explores the concept of grace by focusing on the character and nature of God, identity of Christ, as well as the structure and format of the Bible. This four year upper elementary school ministry curriculum features exciting games, biblical teaching, practical application and media resources for kids and leaders.

Middle & High School

With resources and curriculum for youth in Middle School and High School, Awana Youth Ministries™ digs into the deep questions that students ask and challenges them to live as lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.

Trek - Middle School

Trek® helps students to dive deep into the Scriptures and answer the tough questions about who they are and why they are here. This three year middle school curriculum features biblically rich content, engaging interactions and practical application for their lives.

Journey - High School

Journey® establishes high school students as lifelong disciples through a deep study of God’s Word, mobilizing them to live with godly perspective and evident faith. This four year high school curriculum features in-depth biblical content, video teaching, discussions questions and practical application for their lives.

We are a proud Awana church. All my kids are now going through it. I thought there might be something better out there, we looked around to find it, but there is nothing out there that compares to Awana – it is the best there is.

J.D. Greear, Pastor
The Summit Church, Durham, NC


When a church tells me they have an Awana program, I put them on a different level of having a priority for spiritual formation of young people. Awana is one of the finest Christian organizations in the world today.

Jim Burns
President of homeWord