Friday, January 1311:30 AM ..................................Check-In Opens

CMC 1st Floor Lobby

11:30-12:50 PM .................... Creative Zone 101

1:00 PM ..................................Opening Session Sanctuary

2:15-5:20 PM ...............................Creative ZoneW 101

2:30 PM ...............................Breakout Session 1

3:30 PM .............................. Breakout Session 2

4:30 PM.............................. Breakout Session 3

5:30 PM ....................... VBS Family ExperienceSanctuary

6:15 PM ........................Dismiss for the Evening Saturday, January 148:15 AM ..............................Breakout Session 4

8:15-11:00 AM .............................Creative ZoneW 101

9:15 AM .............................. Breakout Session 5

10:15 AM .............................Breakout Session 6

11:15 AM .................................... Closing SessionSanctuary

CMC – Children’s Ministry CenterC – C BuildingLS – Lower SanctuaryW – West Building

VBS Preview 2017 Schedule

Title LEADERBreakout 1

Friday2:30PM

Breakout 2Friday

3:30 PM

Breakout 3Friday

4:30 PM

Breakout 4Saturday8:15 AM

Breakout 5Saturday9:15 AM

Breakout 6Saturday10:15 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIPA Beginner’s

Guide to KidEvent Pro

Melita Thomas

C 214

Associational VBS Team Leadership

Update

Jerry Wooley

CMC 224

The Enlistment Pyramid

Bill Emeott

C 360

On the Road with VBS

Todd Villemont

LS 8 LS 8

Experienced VBS Directors

Debbie Heck

CMC 221 CMC 221

Galactic Ideas for Promoting VBS

Donna Blaydes

W 201 W 201

New VBS Directors

Debbie Heck

CMC 221 CMC 221

Starting a Backyard Kids

Club

Tim Munoz

C 101 C 101

The Dos and Don’ts of

Selecting Sites for Backyard Kids

Club

Tim Munoz

C 101

Training Volunteer Superstars

Mary Wood

LS 10 LS 10

Using Zip for Kids to Extend Your Summer

Outreach

Rhonda VanCleave

C 310

Using Social Media to

Promote VBS

Chuck Jonas

W 103 W 103

Creating Great VBS Celebrations

Scott Patrick

LS 14

8 Reasons To Do Adult VBS

Lorie Honeycutt

W 105 W 105

ALL LEADERSHIP

Decorating Made Easy

Mark Jones

CMC 200 CMC 200 CMC 200

Wish Upon a Star DIY Decorations

Mark Jones

CMC 200 CMC 200

Guiding Behavior at VBS

David Anderson

W 106 W 106

Connecting with Parents Through

VBS

Donna Blaydes

W 201

5 Ways You Can Lead a Child to Christ at VBS

Debbie McConnell

C 350 C 350

Music in MotionIsaac

KiersteadW 201 W 201

Connecting the Dots: Bible Skills

for Kids

Bill Emeott

C 360

How VBS is Developed - Be

a part of the beginning!

Rhonda VanCleave

C 214

Breakout Session Schedule

Title LEADERBreakout 1

Friday2:30PM

Breakout 2Friday

3:30 PM

Breakout 3Friday

4:30 PM

Breakout 4Saturday8:15 AM

Breakout 5Saturday9:15 AM

Breakout 6Saturday10:15 AM

PRESCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Discovering Preschoolers in Their Universe

Delanee Williams

C 300 C 300

Preschool Overview

Delanee Williams

C 300

Preschool Rotations

Klista Storts

C 310 C 310

The Littlest Dippers:

Teaching Babies, Ones, and Twos

in VBS

Delanee Williams

C 300

When the Stars Don’t Align

Klista Storts

C 310 C 310

GRADES 1-6

Children’s Crafts Rotation

Overview

Debbie McConnell

C 350 C 350 C 350

Children’s Missions Rotation Overview

David Anderson

W 106

Children’s Music Rotation

Overview

Donna Blaydes

W 201

Children’s Recreation Rotation Overview

Bill Emeott

C 360 C 360

Grades 1-2 Bible Study Overview

Todd Villemont

LS 8 LS 8

Grades 3-4 Bible Study Overview

Mary Wood

LS 10 LS 10 LS 10

Grades 5-6 Bible Study (VBX)

Overview

Scott Patrick

LS 14 LS 14

Grades 5-6 (VBX) Crafts &

Recreation

Scott Patrick

LS 14 LS 14

Boys vs Girls: It’s Not a Battle

David Anderson

W 106

GRADES 7-12

Student ExtrasChuck Jonas

W 103

Student VBS Overview

Chuck Jonas

W 103

ADULTS

Adult VBS Extras

Lorie Honeycutt

W 105

Adult VBS Overview

Lorie Honeycutt

W 105

8 Reasons To Do Adult VBS

Lorie Honeycutt

W 105 W 105

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 Battle David 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 Debbie Heck 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 Debbie Heck 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 Club Tim 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: CMC 1st FloorHours: Friday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM

VBS Event StoreLocation: CMC 1st Floor Open Throughout event

VBS T-shirtsLocation: CMC 2nd Floor Open Throughout event

Event RefreshmentsLocation: CMC 2nd Floor Control Desk Open Throughout event