VBS PREVIEW BREAKOUTS
BREAKOUTS
Babies—2s Overview
Donna Blaydes
An introduction to Bible teaching for Babies—2s using Lifeway’s Breaker Rock Beach Babies—2s curriculum.
Preschool Overview
Donna Blaydes
An introduction to Bible teaching for 3s–Kindergarten (rising 1st graders). This session will be applicable no matter if you are teaching from the 3s–Pre-K, Kindergarten, or Multi-age Preschool resources.
Preschool Rotations Overview
Donna Blaydes
Come explore Preschool VBS (3s—K) Music, Recreation, Missions, and Crafts and learn how to use rotations to reinforce the Bible truth each day.
Grades 1–4 Overview
Stephanie Chase
An introduction to the Bible study resources for teaching 1st–4th graders. This session will be applicable no matter if you are teaching from the Grades 1–2, Grades 3–4, or Multi-age Kids resources.
Grades 5–6 (VBX) Bible Study Overview
Jared Simpson
An introduction to the Bible study resources for 5th-6th graders.
VBX Crafts and Rotations
Jared Simpson
An overview of the stand-alone crafts and recreation ideas created exclusively for preteens (Grades 5–6).
Snack & Recreation Rotation Overview
Josh Renck
An introduction to the Grades 1–6 recreation rotation resources and snack ideas for all ages. Come play games and taste and see themed snacks to keep your crew energized during VBS. This session will also cover preschool- and allergy-friendly snacks as well as easy, prepackaged snack suggestions.
Missions Rotation Overview
Justin Green
An introduction to the Grades 1–6 missions rotation resources.
Music & Motions
Sandy Bennett
Learn the daily VBS songs and motions for Grades 1–6 with our VBS choreographer.
Crafts Rotation Overview
Christy Nance
An introduction to the Grades 1–6 crafts rotation and craft pack resources.
Backyard Kids Club Overview
Klista Storts
An introduction to the Backyard Kids Club resources for 2024. Learn how to conduct a successful backyard or neighborhood VBS.
Student & Adult VBS Overview
Jim Fiscus
An introduction to the Student VBS resources designed for teaching Grades 7–12 as well as the Adult VBS resources.
Student & Adult VBS Extras
Jim Fiscus
An overview of the rotation activities designed exclusively for Student VBS and Adult VBS.
Directors Overview
Taylor Johnson
Tips for new and experienced VBS directors plus an introduction to the VBS 2024 Administrative Guide.
Decorating without Breaking the Bank
Penny Reedy
This session will feature cost-effective ideas to help you transform your church into a Pacific Northwest shoreline. Discover sea creatures and sandcastles, waterfall and waves, orcas and bonfires. You’ll even learn how to make rocks, a lighthouse, trees, and more with inexpensive, easy-to-find items.
Volunteer Appreciation
Penny Reedy
Make a splash with these great ideas that say, “thank you for serving in VBS!”
How to Rally Volunteers for a Beach Ready VBS
Stephanie Chase
Enlisting volunteers for VBS can seem like a daunting task. But it gets much more manageable when you can recruit throughout the year. This session will equip you with a month-by-month strategy for recruiting.
Teaching Kids to Overcome the World’s Hot Topics
Stephanie Chase
The world is throwing hard topics at kids and confusing them with mixed messages like: “Do what makes you happy. You can be whatever you want to be. Love is love.” Learn how to address these hard topics with kids and provide them with a biblical counterpoint to the world’s narrative.
Raising Standards Instead of Lowering Expectations
Justin Green
Come learn strategies for fostering positive behavior, setting appropriate expectations, as well as dealing with the causes and effects of disruptive participants.
The Bible Is Incredible and Credible
Justin Green
Discover tools to make the amazing truths in Scripture come alive for kids. Help kids bridge the gap between the world they can see and God’s incredible Word!
Leading a Child to Christ
Taylor Johnson
Conversations about the gospel with kids during and after VBS are some of the most important conversations we can ever have. In this breakout, we will discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of leading a child to Christ to be better equipped whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Conflict in VBS
Taylor Johnson
While VBS is the most fun week of the year, conflict—to some degree—is inevitable. Whether dealing with a disgruntled volunteer or parent, communication breakdown, or shared space issue, this breakout will discuss ways to anticipate potential conflict and how to resolve conflict when it arises.
Five Essential Steps Toward a Safer Ministry
Christy Nance
Keeping children and volunteers safe is an important part of church ministry responsibilities. Doing this in VBS often requires balancing foundational policies and procedures with realistic safety practices. This conference will help you develop, execute, and maintain a safe and secure environment at church.
Are Your Kids Learning What You’re Teaching?
Christy Nance
Review questions are great, but not all kids will raise their hands to respond. What if you could get every child involved—from head to toe—AND make sure they’re getting the point of the session? This breakout will cover a variety of ways to increase participation and ensure understanding.
No Runaway Kites Here: Follow UP After VBS
Josh Renck
A good follow-up plan happens before VBS begins. This breakout will help you create a plan for following up with kids and families following VBS week.
Making VBS Count Year-Round
Josh Renck
Most churches see peaks in attendance during VBS, which then drops sharply in the days that follow. Is there a way to counter this drop and see VBS kids more throughout the year and get them connected in the church? This breakout will explore creating a balanced calendar of events throughout the year along with intentional touchpoints for connecting with kids who attended VBS.
Understanding the Kids We Teach
Jared Simpson
In this session we will look at how cognitive, physical, and social development of children impacts their spiritual development. How can we use what we know about kids to maximize our time with them?
Connect and Win
Jim Fiscus
Come explore intentional and relational strategies to connect with and evangelize students and adults.
VBS is for Everyone!
Klista Storts
Your VBS is filled with kids—kids of all ages, kids with different abilities, kids who’ve never been to church, kids who come 3–4 times a year, and of course, kids you see every Sunday. With such a wide array of kids, the challenge is making sure all kids feel welcomed and engaged. This session will equip you with practical ideas to make sure EVERY child is included at VBS.
Breakin’ the Waves
Klista Storts
Even when you’ve done everything you can for a perfect VBS, there may still be a rogue wave or two that tries to dampen your plans. In this session we’ll discuss how to anticipate those waves—how to break the ones you can and how to ride the ones you can’t!
Breaker Rock Beach Packing List
Delanee Williams
What do leaders need for a successful trip to Breaker Rock Beach? During this session, we’ll create a list of essentials to equip your teachers with for a successful week of VBS.
SPANISH SESSIONS
EBV 2024 para Directores
Orietta Concepcion
A través de esta conferencia los participantes aprenderán a implementar cada herramienta que se provee para la organización y planificación de una EBV, maximizando los recursos y áreas a desarrollar dentro de EBV 2024 Playa Roca Rompeolas.
EBV 2024 para Líderes de Preescolares
Orietta Concepcion
En esta conferencia, los líderes de Preescolares conocerán la aplicación del tema de la EBV, utilizando el plan de enseñanza para aplicar las verdades espirituales que transformaran el corazón de los pequeños.
EBV 2024 para Líderes de Escolares
Orietta Concepcion
A través de esta conferencia los líderes de Escolares conocerán las verdades bíblicas, el plan de enseñanza y las nuevas herramientas para desarrollar una EBV significativa para la vida de los niños.
EBV 2024 para Líderes de Jóvenes y Adultos
Orietta Concepcion
Los líderes de los jóvenes y los adultos conocerán los planes de enseñanza de la EBV, así cómo su implementación práctica, de manera que impacte la vida espiritual de los participantes.