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 3 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 8 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)); "Constant layoffs and budget cuts are the mode of operating and have been so for the last 15+ years." ((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).

Reviews by job title

75 reviews

5.0

May 16, 2022

Excellent

Ministry staff

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love the direction that Awana is going to reach more children.

Cons

No concerns I have that stand out

1.0

May 14, 2022

Abandon hope all ye who enter

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The perpetual hope that you might have some impact on the lives of children through your work.

Cons

Pretty much everything else. An utter shambles ... backstabbing, gossip-centered leadership decisions; toxic work environment; lack of historical perspective or respect for those who came before; RAMPANT narcissism and promotion of self interest. Is there a score I can give lower than one star? How about negative five?

1.0

May 7, 2022

Definition of insanity

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Somewhere, somehow, a child be edited from this mess.

Cons

Where to begin? Ministry is a joke. Backstabbing, gaslighting leadership who think they are Gods gift. Women shunned, shoved out the door because they threaten the male hierarchy. Anyone with one ounce of critical thinking and the ability to use their brain is marginalized. Give.It.Up. The children you intend to serve do not benefit in any way from the mess that you’ve created.

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