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We’re Takin’ It Home with VBS 2015
For VBS 2014 we introduced the Takin’ It Home CD as a way to connect with parents and allow them an insider’s view of what took place during the VBS day. The response was been terrific, and I am...
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Make Your VBS Week Enjoyable
While those of us who consider ourselves VBS Groupies – and that most likely includes you – can’t imagine more fun than VBS, we have to admit the week can be stressful. I have discovered there are ways...
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Put Your VBS T-shirts to Work for You
I love being in an airport or store and seeing a VBS t-shirt from years gone by. I have great memories that are uniquely attached to each theme, and seeing a shirt makes those memories come alive. But...
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Involving Teenagers as Leaders in VBS
My first VBS “worker” assignment was at the ripe old age of 12. My aunt was the teacher of the five-year-old class and she desperately needed a helper. We conducted VBS in the morning, ate a sandwich,...
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6 Actions That Express Appreciation
If you are like me you might struggle with expressing appreciation to your VBS team. It’s not that we don’t appreciate the work and contributions of others. It’s not even that we don’t think about...
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Evaluating After is as Important as Planning Before
We all know how important planning is to the success of VBS. But why take the time to evaluate after it is over? After all, what is done is done! I once had a boss who was so convinced of the value...
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Recycling Ideas that Increase the Value of Your VBS Resources
As a recovering pack rat who once had the task of cleaning out an accumulation of 85 years from a church resource room, I have come up with six ways of recycling and organizing selected VBS resources...
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Agency D3 Missions Update
We hope your kids enjoyed learning about Liam and his family and Mary and Abraham during their time in the Map Room at VBS. You can learn more about what Liam has been up to by clicking here. And if...
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From the Archives: “Preparing for VBS” Part 1
September 1, 1924 was a big day in the history of Vacation Bible School. It was the official start of LifeWay’s VBS Ministry Department. The department as such no longer exist, but the ministry of...
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Shining in Your Sweet Spot
A couple of years ago we had one of “those” VBS weeks. Unexpected illnesses and surgeries and countless other things derailed our VBS plans. Thankfully people rallied and jumped in to do things outside...
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How Are You Connecting with Parents?
Church leaders attending VBS Previews in January and February were challenged to make Connection Groups part of their VBS planning. A Connection Group is a Sunday School/small group class designed...
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VBS 2014 Director’s Evaluation
You’ve finished your week of VBS, the decorations are down and stored, the rooms have been cleaned… it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief, right? Well, not exactly. There’s one more tiny little thing...
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From the Archives: Telling Your Church About VBS Part 1
VBS 2014 may be behind you, but it’s never too early to begin spreading the word about VBS 2015. As LifeWay’s VBS team celebrates 90 years of providing trustworthy curriculum and training, I have been...
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It’s Time to Report Your VBS
VBS 2014 reports have been arriving in my office by the thousands. If quantity of mail is any indication I must have the most popular address on the 7th floor. Of course the envelopes are actually...
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Share Your Takin' It Home Stories
VBS is great for the kids, but what about the parents? If you have read this blog for any length of time you know I am a great proponent of providing VBS for the entire family by including Student and...
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