Thursday, January 2611:30 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check-In Opens
Worship Center Lobby
11:30-12:50 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creative ZoneW 3319
1:00 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Opening Session Worship Center
2:15-5:20 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creative ZoneW 3319
2:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakout Session 13:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakout Session 24:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakout Session 35:30 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . VBS Family Experience
Worship Center
6:15 PM . . . . . . . . . . . .Dismiss for the Evening Friday, January 278:15 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakout Session 48:15-11:15 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creative Zone,
Event Store, LifeWay Store, T-shirts9:15 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakout Session 510:15 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Breakout Session 611:15 AM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Closing Session
Worship Center
Worship Center – Auditorium & LobbyW – Weekley Building (First, Second, & Third Floors)C – Children’s Wing (Second Floor)
VBS Preview 2017 Schedule
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Title LEADERBreakout 1Thursday2:30PM
Breakout 2Thursday3:30 PM
Breakout 3Thursday4:30 PM
Breakout 4Friday
8:15 AM
Breakout 5Friday
9:15 AM
Breakout 6Friday
10:15 AM
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIPA Beginner’s
Guide to KidEvent Pro
Melita Thomas
W 2225
Associational VBS Team Leadership
Update
Jerry Wooley
W 2225
The Enlistment Pyramid
Bill Emeott
C 232 C 232
On the Road with VBS
Todd Villemont
C 227 C 227
Experienced VBS Directors
Rachel Cobb
W 2209 W 2209
Galactic Ideas for Promoting VBS
Donna Blaydes
W 2231 W 2231
New VBS Directors
Rachel Cobb
W 2209 W 2209
Starting a Backyard Kids Club
Tim Munoz
W 1113 W 1113
The Dos and Don’ts of
Selecting Sites for Backyard
Kids Club
Tim Munoz
W 1113
Training Volunteer Superstars
Mary Wood
C 229 C 229
Using Zip for Kids to Extend Your Summer
Outreach
Rhonda VanCleave
W 2225
Using Social Media to
Promote VBS
Chuck Jonas
W 2211 W 2211
Creating Great VBS Celebrations
Scott Patrick
C 231
8 Reasons To Do Adult VBS
Lorie Honeycutt
W 2219 W 2219
ALL LEADERSHIP
Decorating Made Easy
Mark Jones
W 3309 W 3309 W 3309
Wish Upon a Star DIY Decorations
Mark Jones W 3309 W 3309
Guiding Behavior at VBS
David Anderson
C 225 C 225
Connecting with Parents Through VBS
Donna Blaydes
W 2231
5 Ways You Can Lead a Child to Christ at VBS
Debbie McConnell
C 233 C 233
Music in MotionIsaac
Kierstead
Children’s Praise Room
Children’s Praise Room
Children’s Praise Room
Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills
for Kids
Bill Emeott
C 232
How VBS is Developed - Be
a part of the beginning!
Rhonda VanCleave
W 2225
Breakout Session Schedule
Title LEADERBreakout 1Thursday2:30PM
Breakout 2Thursday3:30 PM
Breakout 3Thursday4:30 PM
Breakout 4Friday
8:15 AM
Breakout 5Friday
9:15 AM
Breakout 6Friday
10:15 AM
PRESCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Discovering Preschoolers in Their Universe
Delanee Williams
W 3305 W 3305
Preschool Overview
Delanee Williams
W 3305 W 3305
Preschool Rotations
Klista Storts
W 3311 W 3311
The Littlest Dippers:
Teaching Babies, Ones, and Twos
in VBS
Delanee Williams
W 3305
When the Stars Don’t Align
Klista Storts
W 3311 W 3311
GRADES 1-6
Children’s Crafts Rotation
Overview
Debbie McConnell
C 233 C 233 C 233
Children’s Missions Rotation Overview
David Anderson
C 225
Children’s Music Rotation
Overview
Donna Blaydes
W 2231
Children’s Recreation Rotation Overview
Bill Emeott
C 232 C 232
Grades 1-2 Bible Study Overview
Todd Villemont
C 227 C 227
Grades 3-4 Bible Study Overview
Mary Wood
C 229 C 229 C 229
Grades 5-6 Bible Study (VBX)
Overview
Scott Patrick
C 231 C 231
Grades 5-6 (VBX) Crafts &
Recreation
Scott Patrick
C 231 C 231
Boys vs Girls: It’s Not a Battle
David Anderson
C 225
GRADES 7-12
Student ExtrasChuck Jonas
W 2211
Student VBS Overview
Chuck Jonas
W 2211
ADULTS
Adult VBS Extras
Lorie Honeycutt
W 2219
Adult VBS Overview
Lorie Honeycutt
W 2219
8 Reasons To Do Adult VBS
Lorie Honeycutt
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Breakout Session Descriptions5 Ways You Can Lead a Child to Christ at VBS Debbie McConnell The task of sharing the gospel with kids is so important and involves every VBS leader. Did you know you can share the gospel with just a piece of paper and scissors or with an ABC wristband? This fun and interactive session will leave you with fresh, new and exciting ways to present the gospel at your VBS.
8 Reasons To Do Adult VBS Lorie HoneycuttWhat is your reason for NOT conducting Adult VBS? This session will give you 8 reasons why you SHOULD include every member of the family in VBS – especially parents.
A Beginner’s Guide to KidEvent ProMelita Thomas A introduction to LifeWay’s KidEvent Lite™ and KidEvent Pro™, an online registration and event management software designed for use with VBS and your entire year of ministry events.
Adult VBS Extras Lorie Honeycutt Discover why crafts, recreation, snacks, and music are just as important to adult VBS as they are to kids and preschoolers.
Adult VBS Overview Lorie Honeycutt An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Adult VBS.
Associational VBS Team Leadership Update Jerry Wooley This session is for the person who provides VBS leadership and training for an association of Southern Baptist churches.
Boys vs Girls: It’s Not a BattleDavid Anderson Many feel that they have to cater their Bible School to girls or boys. Others do not even think about who they are targeting when they set up their Bible School. Come and learn about the differing styles of many boys and girls. Learn how to design your VBS to reach BOTH boys and girls and teach them in the unique ways that God has created them.
Children’s Crafts Rotation Overview Debbie McConnell An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 1-6 crafts rotation.
Children’s Music Rotation Overview Donna Blaydes An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 1-6 music rotation.
Children’s Missions Rotation Overview David Anderson An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 1-6 missions rotation.
Children’s Recreation Rotation Overview Bill Emeott An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 1-6 recreation rotation.
Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills for KidsBill EmeottGod’s word is a “lamp for our feet and a light on our path” yet many kids are stumbling in darkness unable to find the lamp or locate the light. In this breakout, participants will “connect the dots” between LifeWay’s new Bible Skills for Kids and the importance of teaching kids age appropriate ways to use their Bibles “for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16)
Connecting with Parents Through VBS Donna Blaydes VBS is a great opportunity to introduce families to your church, but connecting with these families does not just happen. Discover ways to be intentional in connecting with parents of the Starveyors attending your VBS.
Creating Great VBS CelebrationsScott Patrick VBS is a mountain top experience for kids and workers alike, and deserves nothing less than a mountain top celebration to share the excitement and message with the entire family.
Decorating Made Easy Mark Jones What do cardboard, bed sheets, and dollar store finds have in common? Mark Jones and Galactic Starveyors decorations that are simple to make and easy to transport.
Discovering Preschoolers in Their Universe Delanee Williams Come learn ways to maximize your teaching and preschoolers’ learning during VBS.
The Enlistment Pyramid Bill Emeott Do you feel like your ministry keeps growing yet your volunteer pool keeps shrinking? Do you think everyone at church avoids making eye contact with you a certain times of the year? Enlisting is the one “to do” that never seems to come off our “to do” lists. In this workshop participants will look at 10 tried and true principles that will encourage and strengthen the enlistment process.
Experienced VBS Directors Rachel Cobb This roundtable session is designed to give experienced VBS directors an opportunity to learn from each other. Bring your ideas and be ready to share.
Galactic Ideas for Promoting VBSDonna Blaydes Don’t overlook one of the most important factors of a successful VBS – promotion. Discover promotion ideas you will love for getting the word out about VBS.
Grades 1-2 Bible Study OverviewTodd Villemont An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 1-2 Bible study.
Grades 3-4 Bible Study Overview Mary Wood An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 3-4 Bible study.
Grades 5-6 (VBX) Study Overview Scott Patrick An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Straveyors resources designed for Grades 5-6 Bible study.
Grades 5-6 (VBX) Crafts and Recreation Scott Patrick Discover how to make crafts and recreation a vital part of the VBX experience.
Guiding Behavior at VBS David Anderson It is often heard that kids just don’t listen and pay attention like they used to. Well, oftentimes the problem in having a productive and attentive class does not lie with the kids. The key for the behavior in each class lies with the teacher. Join us and learn some basic principles that will help us enjoy our VBS time as well as the kids enjoy it.
How VBS is Developed— Be a part of the beginning! Rhonda VanCleave Ever wish you could help LifeWay create the next VBS theme? This is your chance.
Music in Motion Isaac Kierstead Following this session you will return home prepared to lead the music and motions of Galactic Starveyors.
New VBS Directors Rachel Cobb Just found out you’re the VBS director and have no idea what to do first? Learn the nuts and bolts of organizing and leading VBS from a pro.
On the Road with VBS Todd Villemont Come and learn how to take your VBS on mission. Whether it be down the street, across your state, or overseas, in this breakout you will learn how to assemble your team, plan for VBS in a different environment, and take VBS on the road!
Preschool VBS Rotations Overview Klista Storts Explore Galactic Starveyors crafts, recreation, missions, music, and snacks for preschoolers.
Preschool VBS Overview Delanee Williams An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources for Babies – Kindergarten.
Starting a Backyard Kids ClubTim Munoz Discover how to use LifeWay’s Backyard Kids Club resources to reach and connect with families who may never attend a traditional VBS.
Student Extras Chuck Jonas Discover why crafts, recreation, snacks, and music are just as important to student VBS as they are to kids and preschoolers.
Student VBS Overview Chuck Jonas An introduction to LifeWay’s Galactic Starveyors resources designed for Grades 7-12.
The Dos and Don’ts of Selecting Sites for Backyard Kids Club Tim Munoz Last year Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville, Tennessee conducted 27 Backyard Kids Clubs. Tim will share from personal experience the dos and don’ts of selecting great locations for reaching unchurched families in your community.
The Littlest Dippers: Teaching Babies, Ones, and Twos in VBS Delanee Williams Babies-2s are constantly learning. Discover how to make VBS more than babysitting for our youngest participants.
Training Volunteer Superstars Mary Wood Every VBS depends on their volunteers to shine like stars in the night and training is an absolute must for every volunteer. We will discover how to make training meetings fun, effective, and valuable for all leaders. Invite them to be a part of your VBS galaxy and see them shine like the superstars God has created them to be.
Using Social Media to Promote VBS Chuck Jonas People are always on their phones checking to see what they have missed on their social media feeds. The church can use this same technology to promote VBS and keep people connected during your week of VBS.
Using Zip for Kids to Extend Your Summer OutreachRhonda VanCleaveDiscover one of LifeWay’s best keep secrets and how to reach the unique community that is your Zip Code.
What Do You Do When the Stars Don’t AlignKlista StortsWhat if the kids in my class are out of control? What if they arrive early? What if it rains? Come discover the answers to the “what ifs” that can happen in Preschool VBS.
Wish Upon a Star DIY DecorationsMark JonesThis session focuses on several ways to create starry night skies, clubhouses, rocks and telescopes.
Breakout Session Descriptions Continued
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Lifeway BookstoreLocation: Weekley 1101Hours: Thursday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
VBS Event StoreLocation: Worship Center Lobby Open Throughout event
VBS T-shirtsLocation: Weekley 1115 Open Throughout event