On the VBS Planning Calendar – February
Wednesday February 3, 2016 | Orange LeadersBy Liz Calhoun Your mind is forever on KidMin…. How can we reach these kids in our charge for Christ? How can we make things fun and engaging so they’ll beg their parents to let them come back next time? How can we make a lasting impact on their lives and their faith? How can […]
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VBS – Make It Yours
Tuesday January 5, 2016 | Orange Leadersby Kevin Litton I love cookies. Actually, I love cookie dough more. Once a cookie is baked, it is what it already is. However, the dough is carefully crafted with each delicious ingredient. The options are endless as to what else you may want to add or what cookie-cutter shape you want to make the cookie […]
Read moreOn the VBS Planning Calendar – January
Tuesday January 5, 2016 | Orange LeadersBy Liz Calhoun BEGIN MAKING THE BIG ASK and gathering the main players for your event. Surround yourself with trustworthy people who can lead different areas. Check out the Walk This Way Director’s Guide for a full list of volunteer job titles and descriptions (Pages 9 and 10). Key Leadership Roles: Large Group Director Small […]
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On the VBS Planning Calendar – December
Wednesday December 2, 2015 | Orange LeadersFINALIZE the date, time, and location for your VBS if you haven’t done so already. Since many families like to attend more than one VBS each summer, consider checking dates of other Vacation Bible Schools in your area and keep those dates in mind when scheduling yours.Determine needed space and verify availability with your church’s calendar and […]
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VBS: Every Child Belongs
Wednesday December 2, 2015 | Orange LeadersVBS is the perfect opportunity to strengthen connections between kids and leaders as well as kids and other kids! Here are six tips to make sure every child feels that connection grow and knows that they belong!
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VBS: More than Event Planning, Make it Intentional
Thursday November 5, 2015 | Orange Leadersby Rebekah Bullard A few months ago, in a conversation with another ministry leader, I asked, “How does your church do VBS?” Her response caught me off guard. She said, “We don’t. I am not as brave as you.” I was taken back because, in my experience, VBS was seen as a non-negotiable staple in our […]
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On the VBS Planning Calendar – November
Sunday November 1, 2015 | Orange LeadersIt's that time of year (already)...in the middle of holiday chaos, it's time to begin thinking about VBS. Here are a few items to work on that will keep you on track for a successful VBS in 2016!
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Four Simple Steps You Can Take To Prep For VBS
Wednesday May 20, 2015 | Orange Leadersby Abbey Carr In just a few days, we’ll be staring down the face of Memorial Day weekend. While this is a great opportunity to reflect on the lives of men and women who have served our country, it also signals something else for children’s ministry leaders around the world. The imminent countdown to VBS. […]
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Four Tips For Leading VBS Worship
Thursday May 7, 2015 | Orange Leadersby Yancy Richmond With many great summer outreaches on the horizon—like VBS, camps and more—we want to help you use music effectively. Music is a tool for you to connect with kids. It also reinforces the teachings and lessons they are learning and will help what they learn stick and last a lifetime. Here are […]
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4 Tips For Training VBS Volunteers
Friday April 17, 2015 | Holly CrawshawFinding volunteers is no simple task. Finding good volunteers? It’s like a treasure hunt. But finding good volunteers willing to serve in the summer? Now we’re talking about needles in a haystack! We’ve been there, and we know a ton of other people who have been there, too. And what we’ve found is that the […]
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