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Lori here ~ Is your church preparing for Vacation Bible School? Should you volunteer? Today I\u2019m telling my VBS story and sharing some surprising facts about this beloved summer ministry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When I was six, a friend invited me to Vacation Bible School at a tiny Primitive Methodist church in our neighborhood. I\u2019m not sure why my mother said yes to the invitation.\u00a0In those days Methodists and Catholics rarely crossed each other\u2019s liturgical thresholds.<\/strong> Maybe she thought since the gathering didn\u2019t occur on a Sunday morning, it wouldn\u2019t count against us.\u00a0

What I remember most about the experience was drinking orange Kool-Aid out of Dixie Cups, eating flower-shaped butter cookies during snack time, and memorizing Bible verses for candy. Oh, and the end-of-the-week program. I had a speaking part \u2013 two lines \u2013 which I\u2019d learned backward and forward. Unfortunately, when my moment in the spotlight came, that\u2019s how I delivered them \u2013 backward.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VBS remains one of the greatest evangelistic tools for churches, reaching an estimated 3,000,000 children<\/strong>. A CBN article<\/a> noted that an estimated 700,000 children made a decision for Christ in 2025.* At least 10 percent of those were unchurched. As you and your church look ahead toward VBS 2026, let\u2019s take a look at ten myths about this beloved summer outreach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #1 It\u2019s a Southern Baptist Thing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Christianity Today, in the article, \u201cFrom Beer, to Bibles, to VBS,\u201d<\/a>tells us, \u201cIt’s possible to trace the roots of VBS as far back as the 1870s, when the Methodist Episcopal Church offered summer Sunday school institutes to the general public near Lake Chautauqua, New York. 

\u201cIn 1873, Bishop John H. Vincent proposed the movement should include educational and cultural programs, and soon other Christian groups across the country followed suit with their own summer retreats, many of them offering services for children.\u201d 

In contrast to today\u2019s VBS, which usually lasts for five days, early gatherings often lasted all summer. While Southern Baptist churches are among VBS\u2019s greatest supporters, it\u2019s safe to say they happily share the fun with many other denominations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2 It began in the church<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vacation Bible School as we know it today began in the 1890s. Initially, it was a plan of a compassionate doctor\u2019s wife who sensed a need to get children off the streets of New York during the summertime. \u201cVBS – An Historical Perspective,\u201d tells the story: \u201cMrs. Walker Aylett Hawes went to New York City from Charlottesville, Virginia, with her husband who was specializing in a medical ministry to children. 

She noted that many of the children attended to at her husband\u2019s clinic received injuries as they played in the streets of New York City. She surmised that they needed something safe and fruitful to occupy their time. \u201cIn 1898 and 1899, Mrs. Hawes rented a beer hall in the city\u2019s East Side to conduct her Everyday Bible School. Thus, Bible School began with an evangelistic thrust of taking the study to where the people were.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3 VBS is old-fashioned and out-dated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some equate VBS with days gone by, Vacation Bible School has transitioned nicely into the 21st century and continues to be immensely popular. More than three million children<\/a> were expected to attend VBS in 2025.

In recent years, this level of involvement has remained fairly stable.\u201d Two-thirds of the churches in America offer VBS programs.<\/a> The pastors most likely to champion VBS for their churches are the Boomers, people aged 30-48. Perhaps they remember their own VBS experiences or are more likely to have VBS-aged children. “<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4 Children are too young to make lasting decisions for Christ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many express doubts about the authenticity of children\u2019s faith decisions, saying that peer pressure or a desire to please their teachers prompt many children to \u201cwalk an aisle\u201d or pray to receive Christ. Researchers who surveyed adults who identify themselves as born again believers, however discovered a strong link to their childhood VBS experiences. 

The Barna research study<\/a> indicates \u201cnearly half of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ as their savior do so before reaching the age of 13 (43%), and that two out of three born again Christians (64%) made that commitment to Christ before their 18th birthday. \u201cAdditionally, the trajectory for a person\u2019s lifetime habits and behaviors\u2014including spiritual behaviors\u2014are often set in childhood, an idea explored in George Barna\u2019s book, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #5 VBS is for big churches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While it is true that large churches (more than 250 in attendance and an operating budget of $500K or more) are 91% more likely to sponsor a summer program, 56% of smaller churches do also. These statistics give a nod to the very real cost of hosting VBS. Curriculum, craft materials, and snacks all cost money, especially since the programs are usually offered free of charge to participants. 

Larger congregations also provide a greater pool of volunteers from which to draw, a significant factor in the success of such an endeavor. Smaller churches, like the one I attend, can still successfully host a VBS. 

During the year we keep an eye out for craft material sales, and have sometimes borrowed VBS curriculum from a larger church in our city. Older members who are physically unable to volunteer contribute by providing snacks and doing prep work. A special offering allows members to supplement what the church budget has allotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Myth #6 It\u2019s just for kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVBS is also an opportunity to engage young adults in service,\u201d says Clint Jenkin, PhD., vice president of research at Barna Group<\/a>. 

\u201cSo many young adults lose their connection with a local church because they feel underutilized. Churches can give key VBS volunteer roles to young adults and college kids in their congregations. 

Colleges (or even large churches) could sponsor teams to travel the country and host VBS for churches that cannot afford or staff their own. Using young people as servants and not just consumers is an important way of establishing a faith that lasts.\u201d 

When my husband pastored a small church, we struggled to recruit enough adult workers because many members were elderly or worked during the day. For several years a team of summer evangelists from Child Evangelism Fellowship came alongside us and made it possible for us to offer a week-long program in our neighborhood. We couldn\u2019t have done it without them. 

Some churches even offer VBS for teens and adults. Melita Thomas, in the article, \u201c6 Things You Need to Know About Working with Adults During VBS,\u201d<\/a> says, \u201cWhen we host VBS for kids only we are missing a tremendous opportunity to share God’s Word and the Gospel with older siblings and parents. If the truths being taught during VBS are important for kids then they are just as important for teens and adults. LifeWay (the leading producer of VBS materials) creates VBS resources for the entire family – babies through adults – because we believe VBS remains one of the most successful ways to evangelistically reach families and not just kids.\u201d 

The Covington Baptist Association agrees. Listen to the logic in its article, \u201cReasons for Conducting Adult VBS,\u201d  \u201cParents consistently show they are interested in participating in the activities of their children. Just spend a morning at a little league ball field and you will see dozens of parents actively and enthusiastically participating in their children\u2019s activities. If given the luxury of time and resources today\u2019s parents often desire to take an active role in their children\u2019s extra-curricular activities. Why should VBS be any different? Given the choice, many parents will choose to attend an Adult VBS in order to stay close to their children and know what is being taught and the people doing the teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #7 To be successful, it has to be big, loud, and high-tech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My children attended VBS at a 6,000-member mega church and a tiny, 25-member church. Both experiences were significant and life-changing. One daughter, an extrovert, loved the excitement of 800 kids crowding the sanctuary of the big church we attended. The high tech sound, lighting, and drama engaged her imagination and provided oomph to the message. The sheer number of adults volunteering their time to share the story of Jesus added a weight and credibility to the faith stories she heard that week. 

My other daughter is an introvert. VBS at a large church would have been overwhelming and intimidating for her. She thrived in a small environment where everyone knew her name, and she had a chance to shine. She eagerly memorized Scripture verses every day because she knew she\u2019d be asked to quote them one on one to her teacher. Being selected as VBS Camper of the Week was an honor she\u2019s never forgotten and probably wouldn\u2019t have experienced if we\u2019d taken her to a larger program. 

The key to a successful VBS program isn\u2019t money, facilities, or manpower, it\u2019s dedicated believers who love God and love children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #8 VBS is just a babysitting service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For every church member who\u2019s excited about VBS, there\u2019s usually be one who isn\u2019t. \u201cPeople use VBS as a babysitting service,\u201d they say. \u201cParents don\u2019t care about spiritual things. They just bring their kids to get them out of their hair. And they\u2019ll probably never come to church here, anyway.\u201d 

These statements may be true, but this shouldn\u2019t stop you.<\/strong> That unsaved or uninterested parents would entrust their children to you and allow you to share your faith with them? What an opportunity! The chance to pour spiritual truth into a culture suffocated by spiritual darkness? Priceless! The privilege of loving a child in Jesus\u2019 name? A privilege! 

\u201cThe King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me\u2019\u201d (Mat. 25:40). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #9 VBS isn\u2019t effective any more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A national VBS statistics study from Lifeway, \u201cVBS, a Most Effective Evangelism,\u201d <\/a>shares these impressive stats: 

\u2022 25 percent of baptisms reported by the SBC (Southern Baptist Convention) come from VBS 
\u2022 Every one person trained in VBS results in 1.1 salvation decisions. 
\u2022 10 percent of people enrolled in VBS are unchurched. 
\u2022 2.7 million people enroll in VBS each year. 
\u2022 72,925 people each year accept Christ as Lord and Savior. 
\u2022 2,666 people commit their lives to church-related vocations through VBS. 
\u2022 56,386 people enroll in Sunday School\/Small Group Bible Study as a result of attending VBS. 

These stats testify to VBS\u2019s success on many fronts.<\/strong> 

Would your church like to connect with more unsaved people? Host a VBS. Is it struggling to lead people to Christ? Host a VBS. Would it like to encourage people to consider full-time Christian service? Host a VBS. In whatever way your church is struggling to fulfill its mission, Vacation Bible School can be a valuable tool in its arsenal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #10 VBS is a failure if no one gets saved.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I often wonder what conversation took place at the close of VBS in the little Primitive Methodist Church I attended so long ago. Did the men and women who volunteered that week wonder if they\u2019d wasted their time? After all, no one had accepted Jesus as their Savior. And if success is measured by whether a participant eventually became a church member, the time they invested in me was a failure. 

Isaiah 55:11, however, promises us God\u2019s Word never returns empty, but \u201cwill accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.\u201d<\/strong> Any time we speak the Word of God, whether it\u2019s to ten children or to a thousand, he promises to use it for his good purposes. This was certainly true in my life. 

As your church decides whether to have Vacation Bible School this year, and you choose whether to volunteer, Jesus, our example for life and godliness, exhorts us, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these” (Mat. 19:14). <\/p>\n\n\n\n


I don’t know how many people can look back at their spiritual lives and point to Vacation Bible School as an invaluable step in their faith walk.<\/strong> Only heaven will reveal it, but I know I can. If you’re involved in VBS this summer, may God richly bless you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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