More
church staffs are asking the above question, either verbally or, at least, in
their minds. Challenges are increasing that confront churches from providing
this summer tradition that has been around since 1894. Difficult scheduling, dwindling
volunteerism, and declining budgets all force churches to decide whether VBS is
still an effective ministry.
As your
staff contemplates this question consider these statistics that were discovered
through a research project at LifeWay, plus the results from this year’s
Vacation Bible Schools around the country:
Statistics
from a research project surveying 1200 American adults:
- 36% attended every summer or almost every summer
- 88% of those that attended VBS had a positive experience and helped them understand the Bible better
- 47% of today’s parents have taken their children to VBS because of the spiritual impact it can have.
- 60% of parents who never attended VBS are open to allowing their children attend a VBS if invited.
Plus look
at what was accomplished this past summer:
- 2.5 Million In attendance, experiencing 15 hours of intense discipleship
- 7 months of ministry demonstrated in one week
- 70,135 salvation decisions
- 1,383 responded to God’s call to ministry or missions
- 155,344 prospects discovered
- $6.5 million given to missions through VBS offerings
So what do
you think, is providing a Vacation Bible School still worth the effort?
Just ask those 70, 135!
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