Vacation Bible School (VBS) Ministry Resources
Vacation Bible School can be a great outreach event for churches who open their doors to their communities. Here are resources to help you have an effective VBS program.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources to help in the administration of Vacation Bible School, follow-up, and other helpful resources for VBS.
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Administrative
Help with the Overall, General Administration of Vacation Bible School
- In Anticipation of VBS - article
- VBS 101: 101 Tips & Ideas to Help You Plan for Vacation Bible School by Vanessa Small
- VBS Smart Pages - how-to book provides everything you need to plan, promote and present a successful Vacation Bible School
- 155 Awesome Ideas to Energize Any VBS - how-to book from where to do effective advertising to how to get follow-up results
Help with Specific Areas of Administration in VBS
- Budget: How To Do Vacation Bible School On A Tiny Budget
- Curriculum: Choosing Curriculum for Vacation Bible School
- Evaluation: Printable VBS Evaluation Forms
- Ideas: VBS Success Tips
- Kick Off: 9 VBS Kickoff Ideas You'll Love
- Organizing: 10 Easy VBS Tips That’ll Make Leading Vacation Bible School a Breeze
- Planning & Preparations: 4 Critical Steps to Effectively Prepare for Vacation Bible School
- Planning: VBS Planning Timeline
- Planning: VBS Checklist
- Promotion: VBS - How to Increase Enrollment
- Recruitment: If Everybody Did Their Part ... VBS Would Be More Effective - A Place for Near All Spiritual Gifts in VBS
- Recruitment: 6 Practical Ways To Find Workers For Vacation Bible School
- Recruitment: 10 Tips to Obtain Quality VBS Volunteers
- Safety: 5 VBS Volunteer Screening Tips
- Safety: 8 Tips to Keep Kids Safe
- Safety: 10 Safety Concerns Parents Have for Vacation Bible School
- Safety: Safety Tips for Vacation Bible School
- Safety: VBS Safety Tips
- Staff Appreciation: 98 Ways to Say Thank You for Volunteering
- Teacher Training: A VBS Teacher's Goals
- Teacher Training: A VBS Teacher's Life
- Teacher Training: A VBS Teacher's Methods and Materials
- Teachers Training: VBS Teachers Training
- Training of Volunteers: 10 Simple Ways to Train Volunteers to Help with VBS
Curriculum
General Info about Curriculum for Vacation Bible School:
VBS Curriculum Materials & Theme Supplies:
Follow-up
Ideas for Following-Up Your Vacation Bible School
- 4 Practical Ideas for VBS Follow-Up
- 8 Important Steps to Take After VBS
- Eight VBS Follow Up Tips
- Grow Your Sunday School by Following Up Vacation Bible School
- How to make Bible school more than a happy memory—strategy and materials to connect with Parents
- No-Fail Follow-Up Ideas
- When VBS is Over, Then What?
Resources
Help with Activities for Your VBS Program
- Crafts, Games, and Skits (Drama) Ministry Resources
- Big Book of Theme Parties - develop your own VBS program using these themes; includes decorating ideas, clip art, fun snack recipes, activities, games
Misc. Resources to Help with Vacation Bible School
- Apparel - caps, hats, shirts, etc.
- Banners
- Banners & Signage You Design
- More Banners for VBS
- Candy
- Certificates
- Crafts
- More Crafts for VBS
- Craft Supplies
- Decorations
- More VBS Decorations
- Door Hangers
- Door Hangers You Design
- ID Badges You Design
- Lanyards
- More Lanyards
- Magnets You Design
- Music for VBS
- Name Tags for VBS
- Post Cards You Design
- Prizes, Awards, Novelty Items
- Stickers
- Stickers You Design
- More Stickers
- Tableware
- Wristbands for Events
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May God use your Vacation Bible School to lead many people to Himself. Use these VBS ministry resources but be sure to bathe all you do in prayer.