b'What Youll find in theMin\x1f\x1ey Ye\x1d Planning GuideYou are embarking on a new and even more fruitful year of ministry, one that will build on the experiences of the past year. As we move forward in faith, the Ministry Year Planning Guide is your starting place for launching your new ministry year and growing your relationship with your volunteer leaders. (Heres a tip: This guide is worth jumping into even if your ministry year has already started.)Refer to the guide o\x1fen; download it and share it with your teams. The evaluations, tips and resources you nd on the following pages will help you think through your childrens ministry as you move forward with child discipleship.Raising resilient disciples who will lead the Church of 2050 is important work for the kingdom that cant be done without partnering together with God as our guide. If we can help in any way or if you have discipleship stories to share, please connect with our Partner Care Team (partnercare@awana.org)! We would love to hear what God is doing in your ministry.Together for the future ChurchcontentsGround Your Ministry on the 3Bs2Go From Good to Great With Evaluations35Ministry Year Calendar Keeps You on Track 6How to Grow Your Ministry With the Personal Invite 7821 Tips for Recruiting Volunteer Leaders9Retain Volunteer Leaders with These 21 Ideas10Other Helpful Resources 11Awana Child Discipleship121'