Matt Markins
Matt Markins serves as the President and CEO of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. As a leading researcher in child discipleship and children’s ministry, Matt has commissioned 13 research projects since 2013, including a study conducted by Barna Group called, Children’s Ministry in a New Reality. He’s a board member at large for the National Association of Evangelicals and is the author or coauthor of four books, most notably "The Faith of Our Children: Eight Timely Research Insights for Discipling the Next Generation" and "RESILIENT: Child Discipleship and the Fearless Future of the Church." He’s also the cofounder of the Child Discipleship Forum and D6 Conference. Matt and his wife, Katie, have been involved in children’s ministry for more than 25 years and spend their time in Nashville with their two sons. For more information go to www.ChildDiscipleship.com and www.Awana.org.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
An Anxious Generation—Now What?
The mental, emotional and spiritual health of our young people—the "anxious generation"—is declining. Are you ready to do something about it?
Children's Ministry Leaders
How To Choose a Curriculum: The Most Important Question No One Asks
As someone who has worked in the world of children’s ministry curriculum for the past couple of decades, my opinion is that although we tend to ask good questions, we are missing the most important question.
Children's Ministry Leaders
Gender Identity, Children, and the Gospel
With just a nominal scan of major headlines, one can observe that today’s child lives in a world where the issues of the day are no longer “out there,” but rather are pressing down with tremendous pressure.
Articles for Youth Leaders
Rhett and Link Controversy: Lessons From the YouTubers’ Deconstruction
The Rhett and Link controversy has people asking how to respond when high-profile influencers question or discard their Christian beliefs.
Articles for Outreach & Missions
A Love Story of a Different Kind
From the very beginning of their marriage, God was telling a love story. This love story didn’t come with a notebook, no chalet with a veranda. This was a love story of a different kind.
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