January 24, 2010
It”s Just Like Fishing
Rick Chromey uses a fishing story to help smaller churches think about recruiting and retaining children’s ministry volunteers through grace, relationships, ownership, worth, laughter, and safety.
Articles for tag: VBS
January 17, 2010
Fear Not . . . Volunteers Can Be Found!
Linda Ahlgrim shares how church leaders can identify, invite, and encourage children’s ministry volunteers by addressing five common fears that keep people from saying yes.
January 10, 2010
VBS Changes Lives
Stories from Missouri, Texas, Indiana, and Ohio show how VBS can shape children, restore families, encourage volunteers, and plant seeds of faith that last for years.
January 10, 2010
Introducing Hero HeadQuarters: Standard Publishing’s 2010 Vacation Bible School
Standard Publishing’s 2010 “Hero HeadQuarters” VBS teaches children that everyday obedience, faith, and courage can make a meaningful difference with God’s power at work.
January 11, 2009
A New Opportunity to Reach Kids with VBS
Standard Publishing’s “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS theme combines game-show fun, Scripture learning, and hands-on service to help churches engage children and adults.
January 11, 2009
VBS: Testing the Best
LifeSpring Christian Church helped Standard Publishing field-test its “Studio GO! Game Show” VBS course, giving children a full VBS experience while staff and volunteers evaluated materials for improvement.
January 11, 2009
VBS: The Big Thing
Ryan Frank shares six practical ways children’s ministry leaders can make Vacation Bible School a focused, strategic summer outreach for children, families, and the wider community.
June 22, 2008
Lord, Help, I Am Hearing Voices!
Terry O'Casey reflects on elders, their wives, and the difference between controlling influence and godly counsel that helps church leaders serve with wisdom.
October 14, 2007
TRIED & TRUE: Vacation Bible School
A Plainfield Christian Church leader shares a memorable VBS offering moment—and practical principles for planning, training workers, involving staff, and building relationships to help Vacation Bible School thrive.
September 27, 2006
Interview with Ruth Wingfield
Ruth Wingfield explains how VBS became a powerful outreach at First Christian Church in Florissant, Missouri—covering scheduling, early planning, volunteer recruitment, and follow-up that connects children and families to ongoing church life.
November 13, 2005
Making an Eternal Difference: An Interview With Kay Moll
Kay Moll, Standard Publishing’s Vacation Bible School director, explains why VBS remains one of the church’s strongest outreach tools and how churches are adapting VBS resources for flexible, year-round ministry.
