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Why I love directing VBS

Why I love directing VBS

Guest Post by Giselle Ryan, Children’s Pastor at Radiant Church – Surprise, Arizona There’s nothing like a couple of kids and a week of VBS. Something magical happens when time is set aside to creatively engage kids of all ages, […]

February 14, 2020 ×

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A Fresh Perspective on VBS Volunteers

A Fresh Perspective on VBS Volunteers

Guest post by Erika Solidum, Director of KidLife Ministries, Lifepoint Church – Ozark, MO VBS PLANNING CHECKLIST September – January: pick and purchase the curriculum. Check. February – March: weed through the details to decide your plan of action. Check. April […]

February 5, 2020 ×

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Free VBS 2020 Resources

Free VBS 2020 Resources

Happy New Year! Can you believe we are entering a new decade? We pray that regardless of what 2019 brought your way personally and professionally, that you finished the year knowing Jesus in a more intimate way. He is indeed […]

January 2, 2020 ×

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Planning Your VBS on a Budget

Planning Your VBS on a Budget

As you approach your 2020 planning season for Vacation Bible School, it’s important to establish a budget early on. Working with your VBS and church leadership teams 6 to 9 months in advance to create a budget will enable you […]

November 19, 2019 ×

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6 Ways to Upcycle Old VBS T-Shirts

6 Ways to Upcycle Old VBS T-Shirts

We know what it’s like. After years and years of VBS programs you end up with a pile of old VBS t-shirts. These usually get pushed to the back of the cupboard, never to be thought of again – at […]

May 17, 2019 ×

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VBS Decorating on a Budget

VBS Decorating on a Budget

It’s safe to say, we’ve probably all spent hours trawling Pinterest being inspired by the incredible decorations shared by fellow VBS directors and volunteers. We are constantly in awe of some of the creativity on display – some of the […]

March 26, 2019 ×

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Tips for Recruiting (and Retaining!) VBS Volunteers

Tips for Recruiting (and Retaining!) VBS Volunteers

Perhaps one of the most important things for a VBS director to consider is how they will recruit – and retain – their volunteers. VBS, quite simply, would not succeed without the support of its volunteer community. They are the […]

February 25, 2019 ×

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How to Encourage Your VBS Volunteers

How to Encourage Your VBS Volunteers

Keeping VBS volunteers motivated all week long can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. At the start of the week, everyone is excited to get going and share God’s word with the children. But, how do you keep that […]

July 16, 2018 ×

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A Prayer for You, VBS Director

A Prayer for You, VBS Director

Dear VBS Director, It’s crunch time! You might be 5 hours, 5 days, or 5 weeks from VBS and perhaps your stress level is high. There are always last minute things to finish up, but sometimes we feel like we’ve […]

June 11, 2018 ×

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16 Signs You’re a VBS Volunteer

16 Signs You’re a VBS Volunteer

We all know the VBS volunteers are special people. They have boundless energy, enthusiasm and a never-ending supply of paint!  It truly requires incredible dedication and most of all a dream to see people come to Christ at an early age. […]

May 8, 2018 ×