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 …
How to Make Summer Last Throughout the Year
I saw a flock of geese flying south yesterday. It’s still warm outside, and the sun is still up after dinner, but fall is definitely in the air. We …
7 Tips for Connecting Teachers with Parents
I think we\’re all in agreement that the primary responsibility for spiritual education of kids should be with the parents. That’s …
Simply Amazing Activities
The following post was written by Dathan Hale, Content Editor for Kids Ministry. I don’t have that; I don’t have the space for this; that will never …
5 Things You Need to Know About Girls and Boys
The following post was written by Sissy Goff and David Thomas for ParentLife Magazine. “My favorite times of the day are lunch and P.E.” “The hardest …
