Awana is a ministry program to meet the spiritual needs of children, teens, and adults. This indeed is what the Awana program is all about with its goals being to reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ and train them to serve Him. In order to minister more effectively to each boy or girl on his or her own level, the Awana program is divided into six clubs and two youth groups. Pals are boys in third and fourth grade. Chums are girls in third and fourth grade.
Pioneers are boys in fifth and sixth grade.
Guards are girls in fifth and sixth grade. Jr. Varsity is for youth in seventh and eighth grade. Varsity is for teenagers in grades 9-12. Awana is an effective method for Northside Baptist Church to reach and meet the spiritual needs of children, youth and adults in Carrollton and greater north Dallas area for Christ. The weekly club ministry gives young people an opportunity to hear a clear presentation of the gospel.