Caravan Theme for 2010-2011 : Jul 9, 2010
The New 2010-2011 Theme for Caravan Is Here!
Be Transformed!
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will." (Romans 12:2, NIV).
In Romans 12:2, Paul offers our children a challenge. They are faced with daily choices to conform to the things of this world, or to Be Transformed through the power of Jesus Christ.
The Caravan ministry is a valuable tool to help children Be Transformed so they stand out for Christ.
A transformed person is someone who:
- is centered on Jesus Christ.
- sets a positive example.
- makes right choices.
- understands what is really important in this life.
- displays trustworthiness and leadership.
- can be aided through an effective Caravan ministry.
As you plan the Caravan year:
- Plan activities that help children see how Caravan can help them Be Transformed by Christ.
- Create excitement and inspire children to become active participants in their transformation.
- Encourage children to Be Transformed and to participate in the transforming of the lives of their friends, family, and community for Christ.
The Benefits of Online Registration : Apr 23, 2010
Why should you register your Caravan program online? Here are the top 10 reasons:
1. Streamlines paperwork (no more faxes or snail mail)!
2. Enables you to manage your Caravan students and effortlessly transfer them to other Caravan programs online!
3. Makes it easy to register your church online!
4. Links your Caravan program with others across the world!
5. Allows your church to qualify for purchasing the Bresee Award!
6. Gives you member-only blog articles on building a Caravan ministry or modifying the program to a kids’ club!
7. Gives you member-only blog articles on empowering Caravan volunteers!
8. Gives you member-only blog articles on badge-earning ideas for Caravan!
9. Helps you stay in contact easily with the Caravan office!
10. Invites you to share Caravan thoughts and ideas through the Community Forum!
Sign up today for the 2009-10 season! If you have already registered your Caravan program with the Caravan Office for the 2009-10 season, there is no additional cost. Contact us at
caravan@nazarene.org.
How to Request Awards? : Feb 11, 2009
1. Registration
a. Go to http://caravan.nazarene.org/.
b. Click on registration at the top of the page.
c. Follow the link to register.
d. Enter your information.
e. Select your church. It is best to search by your church's zip code.
f. Confirm your information. Submit your registration.
g. You will be sent an email to confirm your registration. Follow the instructions in the email to complete your registration.
2. Log In
a. Go to http://caravan.nazarene.org/.
b. In the upper right-hand corner, enter your username and password in the two boxes.
c. Click Member's Section to enter the website.
3. Add Students
a. Under the heading Manage Students, click Add Students.
b. Enter each student's first and last name and current level. Click Submit Info. It is helpful to have the student's six-year record form in front of you as you add each of your students.
c. Complete the student's past history by checking each box next to the year(s) the student has completed. (Note: Only the first year of the student's current level is available to check on this page. You can check the second year's box by clicking on List Students or by clicking on the student's name.)
d. Click Submit Info.
e. Once you have successfully added one student, click Add Another Student.
f. Review your list of students by clicking List Students in the left-hand column. You can edit each student's individual record by clicking on the student's name.
4. Request Awards
a. Click Awards in the left-hand column. All students eligible for the Bunker, Winans, Lillenas, and Bresee awards will be listed under the appropriate heading.
b. To request the award, click the icon with the blue arrow to the right of the award.
c. Click OK to certify that the student has completed all the requirements to receive the award.
d. Choose the address the award should be sent to. The default address is your church's address.
e. For Bresee awards, choose if you would like to order the Bresee medal. This will be billed to your church.
f. Click Request Award.
g. Completed award requests will have a red timer icon on the right on the Awards page.
h. As your award is processed, you will see the icons change to reflect its current location.
