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Vacation Bible School on a Budget

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Jen 1,227 Comments Administration

While it is super exciting to do VBS when you have a larger budget to spend, it is also very unrealistic for many churches.   But $150?  Now that sounds like a dollar amount that many churches can afford.  But is it realistic?  And is it realistic without asking for a million and one donations […]

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The Ultimate 2020 VBS Curriculum Guide

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020 Jen 6 Comments Administration

Choosing a VBS theme for the summer and implementing all the planning that comes with it can be stressful. Get a quick overview of the VBS themes for 2020 so you can decide which one is right for your church. VBS Themes for 2020 Here is an overview of some of the top VBS themes […]

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Amazon Prime Day Deals for VBS Directors

July 15, 2019August 10, 2019 Jen 7 Comments Uncategorized

Wether you are in the thick of VBS planning right now or your VBS is over, it might be wise to have Amazon’s Prime Day on your radar. You may need a few more supplies for your VBS (like me) or you may have a little bit of money left in your budget. If you […]

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How to Make T-Shirts for VBS: Even Preschoolers can help!

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 Jen 32 Comments Uncategorized

It is my privilege to welcome Christiana to The Best VBS today! She has the BEST tutorial for you for making T-Shirts for your VBS! You can use this tutorial no matter what your theme is for VBS – be it In the Wild, Roar, Incredible Race, Power Up, Mission to Mars, GiddyUp Junction or […]

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VBS Decorations: How to Easily Make Awesome Silhouette Shapes

April 24, 2019August 6, 2019 Jen 513 Comments Decorations

Simple VBS Decoration Tips from a Decorations Coordinator I’m excited to welcome Mindy Dwyer to The Best VBS today as she shares some tips and ideas for creating large VBS decorations. She has gone through the hard steps of troubleshooting the whole process of creating silhouettes to make a sunset scene to cover a large […]

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45 Incredible VBS Ideas for Decorations, Volunteers, and Organization

June 22, 2018August 15, 2019 Jen 24,104 Comments Uncategorized, Volunteers

We can always improve in life.  One of the best ways to get better is to look at what other successful people are doing.  Below you can find so many amazing VBS ideas from fellow directors to help make your Vacation Bible School better.  The list is huge!    But before you dive in, I want […]

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7 VBS Supplies to Make Every Director’s Life a Little Better

February 5, 2018May 15, 2018 Jen 5 Comments Administration, Volunteers

  Vacation Bible School supplies and tools consume a large amount of brain power for VBS directors.  You make lists upon lists upon lists of supplies you need to get.   That doesn’t even include the supplies that you already have but need to gather from all the dark recesses of your church and storage […]

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Determine your VBS purpose…the fun way!

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017 Jen 5 Comments Uncategorized

Feeling scattered when it comes to VBS planning?  Don’t know where to start?  Do you find yourself wanting to do all the different options that your curriculum offers?   OR –   Do you look at your VBS plans and just don’t know what to do next?  Do you start this project and then jump […]

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8 Tips for Thriving in your First Year Directing VBS

January 20, 2017April 24, 2019 Jen 17 Comments Administration, Gospel

When I was ten, my mom started her first year directing VBS at a large church.  And I loved it.  I would live to be able to help her with some aspect of VBS.  If I could help sort nametags – great!  I can help get supplies out?  Awesome!  Put crayons back in boxes after […]

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Encouragement for VBS on a Small Budget

January 13, 2017March 18, 2019 Jen 2 Comments Administration, Gospel

Inadequate.  That is the feeling that overwhelms you when you are trying to do VBS on a budget. It is so easy to get discouraged when you are a small church with a smaller budget (or non-existent budget) and you look at what those with a larger budget are doing.  You see the pictures of […]

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