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5 Things You Need to Know About Girls and Boys
The following post was written by Sissy Goff and David Thomas for ParentLife Magazine. “My favorite times of the day are lunch and P.E.” “The hardest parts of my day are P.E. and lunch.” If you had to...
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5 Fall-Themed Teacher Appreciation Ideas
When it comes to being appreciative, my wife is one of the most genuine people I can think of. She has always taught me, reminded me, and even helped me to be appreciative of those people that I am...
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Simply Amazing Activities
The following post was written by Dathan Hale, Content Editor for Kids Ministry. I don’t have that; I don’t have the space for this; that will never work for my kids. If you find yourself saying one...
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7 Tips for Connecting Teachers with Parents
I think we’re all in agreement that the primary responsibility for spiritual education of kids should be with the parents. That’s biblical. But that doesn’t release us from doing all we can to...
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How to Make Summer Last Throughout the Year
I saw a flock of geese flying south yesterday. It’s still warm outside, and the sun is still up after dinner, but fall is definitely in the air. We are in a season change. Sweaters are grabbed last...
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Are Coloring Sheets Bad?
I remember serving on church staff and having different thoughts about coloring sheets. First off, when I served on church staff, my wife and I were DINKs (you know, double income, no kids). I...
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There’s More to The Gospel than the ABCs
In 1996 LifeWay introduced a catchy way of helping boys and girls know how to respond to the Good News of Jesus Christ. “The Wild and Wonderful Good News Stampede” was the beginning of 18 (and going...
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Try This, Not That: Dealing with Difficult Parents
From time to time I hear fellow kids ministers say, “Kids Ministry would be great if all we had to do was deal with kids!” So true! However, those in kids ministry quickly learn that along with those...
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Why You Should Plan Your 2014 VBS Now (in 7 Easy Steps)
It’s the season for fall break, fall festivals, and fall holidays. But it’s also the time you should begin planning for your 2014 Vacation Bible School. The earlier you plan, the better your...
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Take Your VBS to the Next Level
A great way to minister to your community continues to be through the ministry of Vacation Bible School. VBS has been around for over a century, but God continues to use it to bring people of all ages...
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7 Resolutions for Your VBS 2014
For many of us VBS leaders it’s time for a change in the way we think about the purpose and expectations of VBS – especially those of us who have been in leadership for a while. Each January we get the...
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20 Things I Love About VBS!
There is much to love about Vacation Bible School. Let me count the ways! The joy and laughter of a kid racing into the building from her parent’s car. A dining table that hasn’t witnessed a meal in...
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VBS: That Won’t Work at My Church
This common phrase is one I’ve come to love — “That won’t work at my church because …” On the VBS team here at LifeWay, one of the things continually stressed is how important it is to consider...
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Spring Break VBS?
Have you ever considered the possibility of a spring break VBS? My family and I don’t always “get away” for spring break. I’ve noticed that seems to be a growing trend for families during that time....
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Vacation Bible School for Preschoolers
Without a doubt, God has designed preschoolers to be discoverers, detectives, investigators and explorers. They are constantly on the move and on the “search.” These traits make LifeWay’s VBS 2014...
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March Madness for a Kids Minister
In the world of college basketball, an end-of-the-season NCAA tournament creates “March Madness” among fans each spring. Sixty-eight teams are split into brackets and play until they are each...
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To Theme or Not to Theme (VBS) — That is the Question!
I hear this conversation pop up at kids conferences. “I love this year’s Vacation Bible School theme.” “We pick our VBS based on how cool the theme is!” “We don’t use a themed Vacation Bible School, we...
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Making Continued Connections through VBS
Many times “VBS follow-up” is relegated to a postcard sent the week after VBS thanking kids for attending. Once mailed, we can joyfully check “follow-up” off of our to-do list and close the books on...
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Are You Reaching Unchurched Kids through VBS?
Why did Jesus come? He tells us in Luke 19:10. It’s pretty clear. Jesus came to “seek and save the lost.” If we are his representatives here on Earth, then our purpose is to help Him fulfill that...
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