The founders of Awana derived the name from the first letters of "Approved workmen are not ashamed" as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15.
History of Truth & Training
The Awana program, founded in 1941 by Lance Latham and Art Rorheim at North Side Gospel Center in Chicago, introduced Truth & Training (T&T) to engage third- through sixth-graders. Launched as part of Awana’s formalization in 1950, T&T was designed to answer children’s questions about God and guide them in faith during a pivotal stage.
With Awana’s growth to over 61,000 churches worldwide, T&T has become a key program, split into Ultimate Adventure (grades 3–4) and Ultimate Challenge (grades 5–6). Its curriculum fosters biblical understanding through Scripture memory and interactive lessons.
Program Details
Truth & Training (T&T) engages third- through sixth-graders by answering their questions about God and the Bible, guiding them to grow in Christ’s grace during this pivotal life stage.
T&T is comprised of two clubs with distinct curriculum, uniforms, and awards:
- T&T Ultimate Adventure™ for third and fourth grades
- T&T Ultimate Challenge™ for fifth and sixth grades
Clubbers wear unique T&T uniforms, participate in Bible-based activities, and earn awards to encourage spiritual growth.
