Vacation Bible School How-To:
Assets, Goals, & Curriculum Selection
Workshop description:
I’m in charge of Vacation Bible School this summer, now what? If you are asking this question, this workshop is for you! Whether you are brand new to organizing VBS, or a seasoned veteran looking to up your game, Rev. Breen Sipes is prepared to walk you and your VBS team through key considerations for a faith-filled, faithful VBS. This workshop will include discovering your assets, determining your goals, and choosing curriculum that aligns with your assets and goals. An optional consultation session with Rev. Breen after the workshop for an even more individualized experience is also available. Gather a few of your best VBS allies and join us online.
I’m in charge of Vacation Bible School this summer, now what? If you are asking this question, this workshop is for you! Whether you are brand new to organizing VBS, or a seasoned veteran looking to up your game, Rev. Breen Sipes is prepared to walk you and your VBS team through key considerations for a faith-filled, faithful VBS. This workshop will include discovering your assets, determining your goals, and choosing curriculum that aligns with your assets and goals. An optional consultation session with Rev. Breen after the workshop for an even more individualized experience is also available. Gather a few of your best VBS allies and join us online.
Rev. Breen Marie Sipes is usually a parish pastor, and currently the full-time home educator of her three children. She is an active member of the Nebraska Synod’s 4G Network, and an emerging leader in Music that Makes Community. She curates the weekly Taking Worship Home website (https://takingworshiphome.weebly.com/), as well as providing curriculum and ministry ideas for children, youth, adults, and Cross+Generational ministry through Feed My Faith (https://feedmyfaith.weebly.com/). She lives in North Platte, Nebraska with her husband, 3 children, 2 cats, and 1 dog.
Planning Files
VBS Planning Tool: vbs_planning_tool_fillable_revbms_2022.pdf
VBS Planning Survey Sample: vbs_planning_survey_sample.pdf
VBS Planning Survey Sample: vbs_planning_survey_sample.pdf
Curriculum Links
Build Faith "Vacation Bible School Top Picks 2022": https://buildfaith.org/vacation-bible-school-top-picks-2022/
Concordia Supply VBS Comparison Chart 2022: Comparison Chart
Sparkhouse Rotation Model Sunday School: ms.wearesparkhouse.org/SparkWASH/Rotation_Stories_12.pdf
Cokesbury Deep Blue Rotation Sunday School: https://www.cokesburykids.com/rotation-stations
Concordia Supply VBS Comparison Chart 2022: Comparison Chart
Sparkhouse Rotation Model Sunday School: ms.wearesparkhouse.org/SparkWASH/Rotation_Stories_12.pdf
Cokesbury Deep Blue Rotation Sunday School: https://www.cokesburykids.com/rotation-stations
PowerPoint Presentation
Click on the image below to access the PowerPoint presentation as a pdf.