Labor of Love
Designing a Vacation Bible School program is a labor of love. It's a home-cooked meal compared to fast food. Well-designed VBS programs speak to children with respect, love, and patience, offering opportunity for authentic spiritual growth, not to mention an intentional theology.
This book offers Christian educators invaluable direction on theme, structure, logistics, program, activities, staffing and promotion - everything they need to know to craft the best VBS program ever!
"Lisa Brown offers an invaluable amount of information on how to create a theologically sound, developmentally appropriate, and truly joyful experience for your congregation and the wider community. Lisa walks us through each vital step from dreaming to doing with skill, humor, and grace. A treasure for any formation leader."
–– Emily Slichter Given, author Building Faith Brick by Brick
"The checklists and charts are immensely helpful. But this is not simply a 'how to' book. Along with the valuable nuts and bolts, Lisa keeps calling us back to the 'why,' pushing us to remember the children we're serving and the way they are being formed by each element of the program we offer."
–– Kat Mercer, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Missouri
"Lisa has thought of everything you could possibly need to create and implement a VBS program for your church and presents it in a simple, organized fashion that can be adapted for any size congregation. Lisa invites you to think outside the box in creating a VBS that is rooted in the unique qualities of your congregation, the needs of the children who will come, and the goals of your ministry."
–– Sue Van Oss, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth, Minnesota
"Lisa leaves no stone unturned as she walks you through every step: from budgets to Bible stories, communication to crafts, and staff to snacks. I've directed VBS for almost thirty years and I still found countless helpful tips and strategies in this book! This is essential for anyone leading VBS programs; it truly is the best VBS workbook ever!"
–– Debbie Kolacki, Senior Consultant for Practical Resources for Churches
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