5 Questions to Create Your VBS Schedule
VBS, Kidmin, Events David Reneau VBS, Kidmin, Events David Reneau

5 Questions to Create Your VBS Schedule

VBS is one of the most complex ministry outreaches in children’s ministries. It takes 3-6 months to put on a one-week event for tons of kids and a major part of the kidmin annual rhythm.

One of the more complex yet essential parts of VBS is the schedule. It answers the question, “How are you going to get multiple groups of kids to multiple rooms throughout your campus all at the same time, not lose anyone, make time for bathroom breaks, and still get all the content covered?”

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3 Questions to Ask Before Picking a VBS
Kidmin, VBS, Events David Reneau Kidmin, VBS, Events David Reneau

3 Questions to Ask Before Picking a VBS

It's January and that means it's time to start working on VBS. I know it’s 6-7 months out, but there are a few high-level decisions you need to make now to set you up for success in the coming months.

One of the first questions that is asked is, "What VBS curriculum should my church use?

The truth is there are a lot of great curriculums out there, and while I have my preferences, I won’t advocate for any of them in this post.

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6 Steps to a Great Family Service
Kidmin, Holidays, Service Planning David Reneau Kidmin, Holidays, Service Planning David Reneau

6 Steps to a Great Family Service

Family services. Love them or hate them, they have their place. I'm an advocate for family services because I believe children’s ministry needs to be more than a ministry held in another room never to be seen or heard from. These services can be a great tool for emphasizing ministry to the next generation, highlight the great things that are happening, and give your volunteers a much needed week off.

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How to Divide Your Small Groups
NextGen, Administration, Service Planning David Reneau NextGen, Administration, Service Planning David Reneau

How to Divide Your Small Groups

If you’ve been doing small groups in your kids service for any length of time, you may be asking what is the best way to split the kids up? Do we do it by grade? Gender? Favorite candy? Random?

The truth is there is no perfect answer and depending on the size of your ministry and how many kids show up per service the answer will be different.

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