2023 VBS Previews

Breakout Sessions
Spring Update:
One of our partner churches in Oklahoma did a non-scientific survey of kids and VBS Craft leaders to find out what Craft activities kids liked best and a cost per craft breakdown based on how many kids come to your VBS. It is a great resource. Download it here
Kids Craft Cost Breakdown PDF Download
February 2023 Update: We added a link to a compilation of the Top Recruiting Ideas discovered during the “Chess Not Checkers” breakout conferences at all four VBS Preview events.
Chess Not Checkers Recruitment Ideas Compiled
Click the link below to get the handouts for the breakout you are attending:
Decorating for Twists & Turns
Jason McNair
Using VBS to Build Bridges to Different Cultures in Your Community
Jason McNair
Chess, Not Checkers: Playing the Long Game in VBS
Jason McNair
Link to Large Format (11×17) PDFs of T&T Card Back and Face Cards
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