I accepted Christ as my personal savior, at the age of 12, at Gordon Heights Baptist in Concord, NC. Paula put her trust in Christ at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, at 18 years old. We were married there and God has blessed us with two fine boys (David & John).  A few years later, we started Awana at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church Kannapolis, NC and began working as Commander and Secretary of the club there. We are still members there and, as missionaries, Pennsylvania Ave. is our sending church.

In 1997, we felt God calling us to full time mission work. We did not know how or where God would use us, but we were willing to do whatever He had for us. Little did we know, God would allow us to be used as Awana missionaries. He began opening doors in our life, and well, here we are! If you had told us in 1997 that we would be where we are, we’d have laughed (and probably ran). Isn’t that the way it is in all of our lives, when we look back at what we were and how God has changed us? God has truly blessed our family and our ministry. We began in 2001 with 64 Clubs in our care and the Lord has brought that number to 155 vibrant Clubs in the 13 county Western Piedmont NC area. Now God has expanded our ministry even more; as Lead Missionaries we coordinate all Awana Ministry in North Carolina for 700 churches/clubs.

How Can YOU Help Us? Become a Ministry Partner Today

In order to accomplish our mission of reaching children, youth, and families for Christ, what we need most are Ministry Partners. The impact you can have on kids is immeasurable . . . eternal. Through Awana, you can bless kids with the knowledge and power of Christ, so that they may come to have a personal relationship with Him. It is a gift that will last forever — a gift they can share with the world.

Ministry Partners join with us in two ways:

In Prayer: Pray that God will strengthen us physically & spiritually for the work of the ministry to local churches, leaders, clubbers & parents. Most importantly, Pray that the hearts of people in North Carolina will be receptive to the gospel of Christ as we present it to them and train local church leaders to do the same.

In Finances: As Awana Clubs International missionaries, we are responsible for raising 100% of the funds for our own living expenses as well as funds needed for our ministry and regional events. If you feel led to help us in this endeavor, please Contact Us or click "Support The Nash Family", "Make A Gift", or "Donate" buttons on this page to start today! No gift is too small. All donations are tax deductible.

We hope that you will partner with us in our vision to “reach boys and girls with the Gospel of Christ.” If there is anything we can do to help YOU, in this endeavor to reach children and their families, please let us know.

Tommy & Paula Nash
NC Lead Missionaries
Awana®

cell - 704.467.6830

tommyn@awana.org

www.awananc.com

Address: 6000 Vanderhorst Drive Concord NC 28025