Does Awana pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Awana employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Awana. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Awana?

44% of Awana employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Awana 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Awana?

Director (5) , Manager (2) , Missionary (2) , US Missionary (2)

What are the pros of working at Awana according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work for" ((in 13 reviews)); "The organization also strives for good work/life balance." ((in 8 reviews)); "The staff here are generally friendly." ((in 4 reviews)); "There are a lot of talented, committed employees in the organization." ((in 4 reviews)); "Nice facilities" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Awana according to real employee reviews?

"Many employees, executives and most US churches are Baptist and hold very rigid doctrinal views." ((in 6 reviews)); "A toxic culture of mismanagement at the senior level, red tape, and policies that strangle the organization." ((in 5 reviews)); "As others have commented, nepotism is common at Awana which has resulted in a dysfunctional culture." ((in 4 reviews)); "Layoffs 3 years in a row." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Awana redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Awana redundancy and their outlook for job security at Awana in 2026.

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2.9

44% would recommend to a friend

(75 total reviews)

Matt Markins

61% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture and values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Diversity and inclusion

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Awana has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 75 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Awana employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

75 reviews

4.0

10 Apr 2026

Good People. Great mission.

Digital content producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I had a great experience working there. Despite being a big company there were lots of ways to stay connected to leadership.

Cons

Remote first work isn’t for everyone!

5.0

21 Mar 2025

A Wonderful Place to Work & Make Impact

Chief advancement officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I can't say enough good things about working at Awana. The staff are incredibly friendly, relational, and delightful to work with. The leadership team has a compelling vision for the future of the organization and commitment to the mission of child discipleship. The reach of the organization has grown exponentially in recent years and has no sign of slowing down. God is at work in and through Awana. I hope you can join the team and contribute to this remarkable mission and team.

Cons

I cannot think of any cons to working at Awana. The culture is highly positive and the team is remarkable!

5.0

24 Jan 2025

Good

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I found every thing good here

Cons

There is no cons in this firm

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Jobs at Awana

U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - Greater Houston

Houston, TX

USD 55K - USD 65K /yr

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U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

USD 55K - USD 65K /yr

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U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - Wisconsin

Madison, WI

USD 55K - USD 65K /yr

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U.S. Child Discipleship Missionary - St Louis

United States

USD 55K - USD 65K /yr

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Integrated Fundraising Manager

United States

USD 65K - USD 75K /yr

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