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 14 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?

"A toxic culture of mismanagement at the senior level, red tape, and policies that strangle the organization." ((in 6 reviews)); "Many employees, executives and most US churches are Baptist and hold very rigid doctrinal views." ((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)); "You may have to listen to racist speakers during staff meetings in the name of 'Cultural Diversity'." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Awana layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Awana locations?

Streamwood , Chicago , Aurora , Chesapeake , Louisville , Agoura Hills

Awana reviews

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 & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Diversity & 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 Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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75 reviews

2.0

Nov 12, 2019

Get yyourself out before it is too late and on the unemployment line

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Pros

Great ministry in the churches

Cons

They waste money. They have no connection to any employees. So many have been let go with the idea of saving money and they really are not

4.0

Sep 23, 2016

Awesome Ministry making Global impact.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

I have been working at Awana 2 years. Best faith-based institution I have worked for! Truly talented people working hard to reach kids with the Gospel and serve local churches. In the last few years' Awana has had a shift in it's vision. Recent restructuring and new leadership has caused 'growing pains' for many employees but change is an organization with deep history can be tough! I see clear pathways being made for a healthier organization, and a new leadership that 'tapped-in' to God's direction, values children and honors it's employees.

Cons

Creating a healthy work-place has meant for lots of 'new's' (processes, products, people and directions). Two years ago, when I started, there were so many great people 'misplaced' in their roles due to lack of direction from their managers, they were moved to a role that didn't match their gifts, or they were resistant to change. It has been hard on all to see many great people leave, but I know it is for the best. I do believe there is still a 'ways to go' yet!

1.0

Mar 1, 2022

Do Not Work Here! Serve God somewhere else.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and the fact that the program has kids memorizing Scripture is a strength for the future of kids.

Cons

Everything else. They do not value or encourage and they gossip. It is some of the worst leadership I have ever experienced in my life.

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