A proven, field-tested blueprint for planning a high-impact Vacation Bible School that reaches families, builds leaders, and transforms your ministry Every kids ministry leader knows the potential of VBS. It’s one of the few moments each year when everything aligns. New families walk through your doors. Volunteers step up to serve. Kids form meaningful relationships. And spiritual growth accelerates in ways that normally take months—or even years. But here’s the problem. Most VBS resources teach you how to run their program. Not how to build one that actually works for your church. How to VBS is different. Written by a kids ministry leader with over 15 years of real-world experience, this book is a behind-the-scenes look at what actually makes a VBS succeed—from the earliest planning stages to the final follow-up after the event ends. No fluff. No theory. Just practical systems, proven strategies, and battle-tested insights from someone who’s done it firsthand. How To VBS Book Whether you’re hosting your first VBS or looking to take your event to the next level, this book will give you the clarity and confidence to lead it like a pro. Inside, you’ll learn how to: • Plan your VBS months in advance so you’re never scrambling at the last minute • Design an experience that kids love and families talk about all year • Recruit, train, and empower volunteers so you’re not carrying the weight alone • Create simple systems that make registration, communication, and logistics seamless • Market your VBS in a way that actually reaches new families in your community • Build momentum that continues long after the event ends More importantly, you’ll learn how to transform VBS from a one-week event into one of the most powerful ministry tools you have. Because when done right, VBS reaches new families, mobilizes your church and drives spiritual growth. This book is your step-by-step guide to making that happen. Perfect for: Kids Pastors Kids Directors Church staff and volunteers Church planters And anyone responsible for planning a VBS If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to do this,” this is it.