
VBS preview event designed to encourage and equip volunteers and leaders
By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In January, around 4,000 ministry leaders and volunteers will gather in Nashville, Tenn., Houston and Fort Worth, Texas, and

By Myriah Snyder BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In January, around 4,000 ministry leaders and volunteers will gather in Nashville, Tenn., Houston and Fort Worth, Texas, and

The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach.

Next summer, kids will explore the vastness of God’s character through the details of Scripture with Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2025 Vacation Bible School (VBS) theme: “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things.”

A child participates in Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church in Hot Springs. In their second week working with the Evangelism and Church Health

Rocky Bayou Baptist Association is collecting supplies to aid small membership churches in their Vacation Bible School endeavors. The association came up with the idea

By Marissa Postell NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For many, Vacation Bible School (VBS) is the best time of the year, and many ministry leaders and volunteers

The key strategy in making an impact this summer, in your kids ministry, is to be intentional—don’t let the elongated days of summer pass by without impacting the life of a child with the Gospel.

“It’s awesome that we were able to welcome more kids with special needs than ever before!”

Churches have an opportunity to share the gospel, make a difference, and change a child’s life. Kids are worth it and VBS can still be a powerful tool to make an impact in your kids ministry this summer.

The Evangelism + Church Health Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention will host three regional Kids Ministry + VBS trainings in April.

Relationships, trust, and community is happening, and we look forward to seeing God cultivate these relationships.

“I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me,” Philippians 4:13 (CSB) is Susan McClanahan’s favorite verse and one she strives to live by. She can admit though it hasn’t always been easy to remember over the years.

As COVID-19 fears ease, Vacation Bible School leaders are especially delighted, as well as thousands of children who will receive spiritual nurture through music-sparked worship, Bible studies, activities, games and crafts.