7 Reasons for Nurturing a VBS/Adult Ministry Partnership

Vacation Bible School is typically considered to be the domain of kids ministry, but a wise VBS leader knows that to be successful a healthy partnership is needed between VBS and the adult ministry.

Reasons to Nurture a Partnership with the Adult Ministry

1. Enlistment continues to be the number one issue for kids ministry, and the best place to find potential workers is in the adult ministry.
2. VBS attracts thousands of unchurched families, and the most qualified people to connect with unchurched parents and grandparents are in the adult ministry.
3. VBS needs prayer partners, and the most dedicated prayer warriors are usually found in the adult ministry.
4. VBS requires funding, and the bulk of a church’s financial resources come from the adult ministry.
5. VBS requires donations of snacks, craft supplies, and decorations, and the people most likely to donate are found in the adult ministry.
6. VBS requires classroom space not typically used by the kids ministry, and that space is classrooms used by the adult ministry.
7. VBS needs to be a church-wide ministry, and the only way that can happen is with the enthusiastic support of the adult ministry.

So how is the health of your VBS/adult ministry partnership?