Lisa Brown 
The Best VBS Workbook Ever! 

Introduction

Part I: The Vision
Chapter 1: The First Decision
Chapter 2: Know Your Congregation
Chapter 3: Know Your Audience
Chapter 4: Know Your Goals
Chapter 5: Know Your Theme

Part II: Executing the Vision
Chapter 6: Planning and Logistics
Chapter 7: Getting the Word Out
Chapter 8: Planning a Budget
Chapter 9: Registration Goals for Campers and Staff
Chapter 10: Building a Staff
Chapter 11: Sign ‘Em Up! Getting Children Registered

Part III: Living Into the Vision
Chapter 12: Bringing Your Theme to Life
Chapter 13: The Opening Gathering
Chapter 14: Young Children and Their Needs
Chapter 15: Choosing Bible Stories and Activities
Chapter 16: Music Activities
Chapter 17:Arts and Crafts Activities
Chapter 18: Prayer, Worship, and Sacred Spaces
Chapter 19: Performing Arts
Chapter 20: Games
Chapter 21: Snacks and Cooking Activities
Chapter 22: Non-Craft Project and Activities
Chapter 23: Maker Movement Projects
Chapter 24: Decorations and Sets
Chapter 25: T-Shirts and Swag

Part IV: The Vision Becomes a Reality
Chapter 26: Building a Schedule
Chapter 27: Your Staff
Chapter 28: Staff Training and Certification
Chapter 29: Emergency Preparedness
Chapter 30: Off-Site Transportation and Safety Training
Chapter 31: VBS: A Typical Day
Chapter 32: Continuing the Relationship
Conclusion: Launch

Appendix A: A Suggested Planning and Publicity Schedule
Appendix B: You’ll Know the Right Theme When It Happens
Appendix C: Building Sets and Decoration Ideas
Appendix D: Safeguards for Children and Youth