Vacation Bible School (VBS) Ministry Resources
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- Administrative Helps
- Craft Ideas
- Curriculum & Theme Supplies Resources
- Follow-Up Ideas
- Games / Recreation Ideas
- General Helps
- Music
- Prizes, Awards, Novelty Items
- Skits / Drama Scripts
- Forums, Bulletin Boards, Message Boards
Administrative Helps for Leading Vacation Bible School:
- Book: VBS Smart Pages - how-to book provides everything you need to plan, promote and present a successful Vacation Bible School
- Book: 155 Awesome Ideas to Energize Any VBS - how-to book from where to do effective advertising to how to get follow-up results
- Book: But I Don't Know How to Start a VBS Program
- Budget Article: How To Do Vacation Bible School On A Tiny Budget
- Charts: VBS Attendance Charts
- Charts: Other Attendance Charts
- Curriculum Article: Choosing Curriculum for Vacation Bible School
- Evaluation Article: Printable VBS Evaluation Forms
- Ideas Article: Vacation Bible School Success Tips
- Kick Off Article: Kick Off Your VBS In a Big Way
- Organizing Article: Easy Does It ... a few ways to make this year's VBS go easily and smoothly
- Planning & Preparations Article: 4 Critical Steps to Effectively Prepare for Vacation Bible School
- Planning Article: VBS Planning Timeline
- Promotion Article: VBS - How to Increase Enrollment
- Recruitment Article: If Everybody Did Their Part ... VBS Would Be More Effective - A Place for Near All Spiritual Gifts in VBS
- Recruitment Article: 6 Practical Ways To Find Workers For Vacation Bible School
- Resource: Name Badge Holders, Lanyards & More
Craft Ideas for VBS & Other Christian Education Settings:
- Craft Kits: Craft Kits at ChristianBook
- Craft Kits & Supplies: Christian Craft Kits & Supplies from Discount School Supply
- Craft Kits & Supplies: S&S Christian Craft Kits & Supplies
- Craft Resources: Creative Craft Projects at Memory Cross
This site gives you a few supplemental crafts that can go with your specific
VBS curriculum.
- Craft Supplies:
- Article: Are Crafts More Than Time Fillers?
- Article: Some Tips for Bible School Crafts
- Book: The Big Book of Bible Crafts
- Book: Bible Crafts 1: Bible Times: Costumes, Rings & Things, And Clay Pots
- Book: Bible Crafts 2: Bible Times: Musical Instruments, Writing, Baskets And Mats
- Book: Creative Bible Crafts Ages 2 & 3
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Ages 4-5
- Book: Bible Crafts & More for Ages 6-8
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Grades 1-2
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Grades 3-4
- Book: Creative Bible Crafts Grades 3 & 4
- Book: I Can Make It Myself: Bible Story Crafts for Preschoolers
- Book: Create & Take Bible Crafts: Parables and Miracles
- Book: Create & Take Bible Crafts: Old Testament Heroes
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Chenille Wire & Straws
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Craft Foam & Felt
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Craft Sticks & Clothespins
- Book: Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Sacks & Cardboard Tubes, Ages 5-10
- Book: Big Book of Bible Story Art Activities (ages 3-6) by Gospel Light
- Book: Really Big Book of Cool Crafts for Kids: Over 200 Craft Projects for Ages 4 to 12 by Gospel Light
- Book: Funtastic Kid Crafts
- Book: The Encyclopedia of Bible Crafts for Children
- Ideas: Bible Crafts for Kids
- Ideas: Christian Crafts Showcase
- Ideas: ChristianGamesandCrafts.com
- Ideas: Danielle's Place Craft Index
- Ideas: Summer Arts and Crafts
- Resources: Stickers at ChristianBook
- Resources: Stickers at Memory Cross
VBS Curriculum Materials & Theme Supplies:
- Vacation Bible School Curriculum for 2013
- Vacation Bible School Curriculum from previous years still available
Follow-Up Ideas for after Vacation Bible School:
- Article: Grow Your Sunday School by Following Up Vacation Bible School
- Article: No-Fail Follow-Up Ideas
- Article: When VBS is Over, Then What?
- Idea: Nursing Home VBS
Games / Recreation Ideas for VBS & Other Ministry Settings:
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General Resources for Vacation Bible School:
- Banner: VBS Banners
- Book: Big Book of Theme Parties - develop your own VBS program using these themes; includes decorating ideas, clip art, fun snack recipes, activities, games
- Resource: Wristbands (pack of 100)
- Resource: Name Badge Holders, Lanyards & More
- Resource: Christian Stickers
Music Ideas for Vacation Bible School:
Prizes, Awards, Novelty Items:
Skits / Drama Scripts for VBS & Other Christian Education Settings:
- Book: 30 New Testament Quickskits for Kids by Steven James
- Book: 50 Role Plays and Case Studies: to Get Teens Talking (Discuss It) by Standard Publishing
- Book: Acting Out: 20 Skits for Teenagers to Illustrate God's Word (Book & CD-ROM) by Bryan Belknap
- Book: Big Book of Bible Skits: 104 Seriously Funny Bible Teaching Skits by Tom Boal
- Book: Drama, Skits, & Sketches 2 by Youth Specialties
- Book: Drama, Skits, & Sketches 3 by Youth Specialties
- Book: Instant Skits for Children's Ministry by John Duckworth
- Book: My Bible Dress-Up Book by Carla Williams
- Book: Skits That Teach
by Eddie James
- Book: Spontaneous Melodramas 2 - 24 More Impromptu Skits That Bring Bible Stories to Life - Youth
- Book: The Colossal Book of Quick Skits by Paul McCusker
- Book: The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry with CD
- Book: Ultimate Skits: 20 Parables for Driving Home Your Point by Bryan Belknap
- Download: Role Playing as a Bible Teaching Method Teacher Training Document
- Gospel Light VBS Forums
- Group Publishing VBS Forums
- Lifeway VBS Forum
- Standard Publishing Community Forums

