The Future of Commander Bill

  Ecclesiastes chapter 3 tells us that For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Commander Bill has been a respected name in Awana for almost 20 years. Over the last several years, Commander Bill has also become a respected name in the larger circles of children’s ministry. About … [Read more…]

Remembering Art Rorheim

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I have been to the home office of Awana several times, for Commander College, Vantage conferences, a blogger summit, and for an interview to become an Awana missionary. Of all of the times that I have been to Awana, I never had the opportunity to personally meet and talk with Art Rorheim. I see many … [Read more…]

Where Has Hope and Joy Gone?

Christmas is over, the tree, the lights, the decorations are being boxed up and stored away for another year. The Christmas spirit gives way to the daily grind, the stress of paying bills and meeting deadlines. The spirit of love, hope, and joy that we’ve experienced over the past month begins to fade. This year … [Read more…]