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 7 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 7 reviews)); "Many employees, executives and most US churches are Baptist and hold very rigid doctrinal views." ((in 5 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

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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

1.0

Sep 27, 2023

Worst

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helps children in many countries

Cons

Toxic workplace culture in person and remote

1.0

Sep 25, 2023

Terrible place to work unless you are male

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission! Good work/life balance.

Cons

Terrible working culture. Leaders who don't know how to lead. The most misogynistic place I've ever worked.

1.0

Mar 8, 2023

Wake Up Awana Board: Tragic Abuse of Leadership Power

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many sincere staff who care about Biblical values and sharing Christ with young children. Many children have their faith strengthened by this ministry.

Cons

Deeply disturbed by the lack of integrity in Awana's President MM and his core senior leadership. And for many years now. The story doesn't change. The critiques of leadership on this site are tragically true - manipulation, gaslighting, overt good old boys club, scapegoating, demeaning and devaluing of their female leadership . . . The hypocrisy of making your team read books like Lead Like Jesus and then the same senior leader turns around and sets up subordinates for failure so that they can move their own agendas and "favorite buddies" forward.. At best, this leadership is immature, and manipulative. It's tragic seeing so many followers who love Jesus devalued by a ministry.

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