Vacation Bible School
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Sharing Godly Play With The Whole Congregation
Suggestions for sharing Godly Play “Big” with the whole congregation from Vacation Bible School to liturgy and seasonal events.
VBS Update: Roar!
VBS reviews are foundational to the work we do at Lifelong Learning at VTS. It was brought to our attention that our review of Group, Publishing’s Roar! VBS was agregiously incomplete. Please accept our apologies. We are committed to doing better.
VBS Summer of Service
Older elementary and middle schoolers often feel left out of summer service projects. This VBS connects church to community with scripture and service.
The Best VBS Programs of 2019
Top publisher picks and full reviews for 2019 Vacation Bible School!
VBS 2019: Reviews Are In!
2019 VBS review booklet is available! Updated annually, we review brand new curricula & old favorites on the basis of theology, age-appropriateness & fun.
The Best VBS Programs of 2018
Each year the Center for the Ministry of Teaching compiles reviews on VBS programs for the current year. We believe that Vacation Bible School helps churches spread the Good News of God in Christ, and that VBS is a powerful intergenerational program.
This Summer We Took VBS “On Location”
One church revisions VBS into community outings where parents can meet one another and bring crafts and faith formation home.
An Alternative VBS: Arts Camp
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Denver likes to dance to our own slightly different beat, even while we embrace the scripture and deeply rooted traditions of our faith. So, not surprisingly, we have a weeklong summer day camp every year. Also not surprisingly, it’s not Vacation Bible School.
Staffing your VBS: How to Find Volunteers
There are untapped volunteer pools in every church and community. Suggestions for whom to ask and how many volunteers you’ll need.
Picking the Right VBS Theme for your Church
A VBS theme provides overarching structure that ties all of your activities together and is an accurate reflection of your church.
Webinar: Planning for VBS (recording & resources)
Join the CMT for a free webinar on VBS. Goals/objectives of VBS, practical tips for running a successful program. Panelists Lisa Brown and Emily Given.
Why VBS Needs Clergy… and Why Clergy Need VBS
The church shines at VBS: showing values of community, education, Scripture, and nurturing children. As a clergy person VBS is particularly powerful.
Staffing your VBS: How to Find Volunteers
There are untapped volunteer pools in every church and community. Suggestions for whom to ask and how many volunteers you’ll need.
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