Vacation Bible School (VBS) remains the No. 1 outreach event for Southern Baptist churches. It has the potential to affect the eternal destiny of children and families in your community. Every child a church reaches from the community is a connection to many other people. One is never just one.

The Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions offers a full slate of resources (https://alsbom.org/vbs/) to help your church be ready each year, as does your local Baptist association staff.

VBS should have your full focus, energy and budget as your main summer activity. Even if you have VBS the same week every summer, don’t assume everyone knows — and work hard to reach the unchurched kids especially. Publicity and outreach efforts are important. Set numerical goals for your VBS and make a plan as to how to reach them. (continued…)

Read the full article from The Alabama Baptist Newspaper – http://www.thealabamabaptist.org/as-vbs-approaches-here-are-some-helpful-tips/