To Theme or Not to Theme (VBS) — That is the Question!
I hear this conversation pop up at kids conferences. I love this year’s Vacation Bible School theme. We pick our VBS based on how cool the theme …
March Madness for a Kids Minister
In the world of college basketball, an end-of-the-season NCAA tournament creates “March Madness” among fans each spring. Sixty-eight teams are split …
Vacation Bible School for Preschoolers
Without a doubt, God has designed preschoolers to be discoverers, detectives, investigators and explorers. They are constantly on the move and on the …
Spring Break VBS?
Have you ever considered the possibility of a spring break VBS? My family and I don\’t always get away for spring break. I’ve noticed that seems …
VBS: That Won’t Work at My Church
This common phrase is one I’ve come to love — That won\’t work at my church because … On the VBS team here at Lifeway, one of the …
20 Things I Love About VBS!
There is much to love about Vacation Bible School. Let me count the ways! The joy and laughter of a kid racing into the building from her parent’s …
7 Resolutions for Your VBS 2014
For many of us VBS leaders it’s time for a change in the way we think about the purpose and expectations of VBS — especially those of us who …
Take Your VBS to the Next Level
A great way to minister to your community continues to be through the ministry of Vacation Bible School. VBS has been around for over a century, but …
Why You Should Plan Your 2014 VBS Now (in 7 Easy Steps)
It’s the season for fall break, fall festivals, and fall holidays. But it’s also the time you should begin planning for your 2014 Vacation …
Try This, Not That: Dealing with Difficult Parents
From time to time I hear fellow kids ministers say, Kids Ministry would be great if all we had to do was deal with kids! So true! However, those in …
There’s More to The Gospel than the ABCs
In 1996 Lifeway introduced a catchy way of helping boys and girls know how to respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ. “The Wild and Wonderful Good …
Are Coloring Sheets Bad?
I remember serving on church staff and having different thoughts about coloring sheets. First off, when I served on church staff, my wife and I were …
