How Do You Be A Successful Vacation Bible School Coordinator?
We’ve all been there. Your local church wants to host a Vacation Bible School but no one will volunteer to do it. Finally out of a sense of obligation you accept. “I can do this,” you say, only to be overwhelmed after only a week of pouring over ho-hum VBS themes, listening to the endless suggestions on how you should do your job, and working with an impossibly small budget. Your church doesn’t need a coordinator, they need superman. Well, you can do it and it doesn’t have to be that hard. CHOOSE A GREAT THEME. If you’re not excited and committed to your theme, chances are the children and staff won’t be either. Don’t ever forget the purpose of VBS – To inspire the children to want to learn more about God. There are many companies to choose from, however, if you are looking for material that is creative, Biblically sound, highly affordable, and well organized, I recommend starting with Little Acorn Kids (http://www.littleacornkids.net). After you have settled on a theme, it’s time to o
