Vacation Bible School

Summertime means it's time for vacation Bible school. But every year poses its challenges. How can we find enough volunteers? And can we trust them with our kids? Which curriculum should we use? Can we run the program on a reduced budget?This 23-page training tool can help answer these questions. Give it to anyone who plans, or just pitches in with, the VBS program in your church.Table of Contents:Attracting VolunteersLearn what kinds of appeals are most effective.by Jim Braniff10 Questions for a CurriculumHow to evaluate new materials before investing.by Wilma WiersmaCreative Ideas for VBSHow some churches have boosted or reworked their summer programs.by Mike Neifert, David Howieson, and othersGetting More Out of Your VBS KitsFour ways to make these resources last for more than five days.by Lynda FreemanStretching the DollarsHow churches can cut costs on VBS.by Kathryn LayRecruiting Safe WorkersHow to protect your VBS kids from sexual abuse.by James F. Cobble, Jr.Safety ChecklistAsse