Awana Leaders/Speakers
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Co-Founder/President
EmeritusArt Rorheim
Art Rorheim is co-founder of Awana. Art built Awana from the ground up from its early days as a weekly club program at the North Side Gospel Center in Chicago. -
President/CEOJack Eggar
Since 1999, Jack Eggar has served as President/CEO of Awana. He has provided strategic leadership for the ministry's efforts to equip churches and parents in raising children... -
Director of Awana LifelineLyndon Azcuna
Lyndon is the director of Awana Lifeline, a ministry that equips churches and parents to build a legacy of hope in Christ for children of inmates... -
Executive Director of Global TrainingLarry Fowler
Larry Fowler serves as executive director of global training for Awana, an international organization committed to helping churches and parents raise children and youth... -
Executive Director of Ministry ResourcesDaniel Nott
Daniel Nott is executive director of ministry resources for Awana. He oversees the development and marketing of programs and products for ages 2 to 18 with the purpose of influencing young people... -
Executive Director of Awana InternationalBrian Rhodes
Brian Rhodes serves as executive director of Awana International, which empowers Christian leaders worldwide to train children to know, love and serve Christ. For over 25 years, Brian has pursued this mission... -
Executive Director of Operations and Corporate ServicesLyn Loven
Lyn has been with Awana for 9 years and serves as Executive Director of Finance & Operations. Prior to Awana, Lyn served with World Vision International. -
Director of International Ministry AdvancementColin Robinson
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Executive Director of People ServicesKaren Schliep
Karen serves as executive director of People Services at Awana. She provides leadership to the Human Resources, Facilities, Guest Ministries and Child Protection departments. -
U.S. Program Senior DesignerLinda Weddle
At a young age, Linda Weddle told family and friends that she planned to be a writer, a pastor's wife and a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. She's accomplished all three-and more. -
Director of Club MinistriesMichael Scarbrough
For nine years, Michael has pursued this mission in a range of capacities, including as a writer, editor, speaker, teacher and key leader for program development and curriculum. -
Executive Director of U.S. MinistriesRichard Yandle
Richard Yandle serves as executive director of U.S. Ministries for Awana. Richard provides leadership, training and encouragement to more than 100 missionaries serving in every U.S. state. -
Director of Awana Youth MinistriesJeremy Pettitt
A former youth pastor, Jeremy joined Awana in 2010 as an instructional designer. In March 2011, he transitioned to the role of national director of youth ministries.
