{"id":31636,"date":"2017-03-24T10:51:44","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T16:51:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/?p=31636"},"modified":"2017-04-04T08:25:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T14:25:06","slug":"7-ways-vbs-better-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/blog\/vbs\/7-ways-vbs-better-group\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways Your VBS Is Better With Group!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Find out why thousands of churches trust Group VBS to help create energetic, life-changing programs every summer!<\/p>\n[spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;content-width&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;0.5&#8243; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_column col_sm=&#8221;6&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31621\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/1.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get Group, Get R.E.A.L.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.group.com\/category\/ministry-resources\/childrens-ministry\/vbs.do\">Group VBS<\/a>, kids don\u2019t just hear about God\u2019s love for them; they hear it, see it, feel it, taste it, and even smell it. We intentionally design Bible-learning experiences that impact kids in a variety of ways. It\u2019s part of our R.E.A.L. learning philosophy (relational, experiential, applicable, and learner-based). It\u2019s the foundation of every Group resource, and it really makes the Bible stick with kids. <span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=&#8221;6&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31622\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/2.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Built to Be Easy, Really Easy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You know it can be hard to get volunteers for VBS, so we design our programs to be easy on your staff. Almost every volunteer role in our programs can be prepped on-site in under a half hour\u2014and your volunteers will still look like rock stars! It\u2019s a proven system that keeps your help coming back year after year. <span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_column] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;content-width&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;0.5&#8243; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_column col_sm=&#8221;6&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31623\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/3.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tried, Tested, and Sometimes Trashed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.group.com\/category\/ministry-resources\/childrens-ministry\/vbs.do\">Group VBS<\/a> until it\u2019s been put to the test. We thoroughly prove every aspect of our VBS programs by testing them in real-world conditions with real kids. Every Group VBS has been tweaked, tuned, and sometimes completely reworked as a result of this testing process.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=&#8221;6&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31624\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/4.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Music to Your Ears<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Group\u2019s programs integrate top-quality music into the VBS experience. Year after year, our music is rated as one of the favorite elements of our programs, and the parents love it as much as the kids do. It\u2019s energy-filled, magnetic worship that draws kids and their families closer to God.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_column] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;content-width&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;0.5&#8243; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_column col_sm=&#8221;6&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31625\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/5.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Experienced Support That\u2019s Friendly Too<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a last-minute problem you need to get resolved or just want a little friendly advice on the best way to do something\u2014we\u2019ve got your back. Our support team knows VBS and they love helping directors have the best VBS possible. Get friendly live support by phone or chat, and get offline support through email or our<a href=\"https:\/\/grouppublishingps.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\"> support website<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_column] [spb_column col_sm=&#8221;6&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_position=&#8221;last&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31626\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/6.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>VBS Fun Shops<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nWho else hosts more than 150 events nationwide to train and equip leaders for that summer\u2019s VBS programs? Our <a href=\"http:\/\/ww2.group.com\/vbs\/tools\/funshop\">VBS Fun Shops<\/a> give you the opportunity to experience VBS firsthand. You\u2019ll get decorating tips, a program walk-through, and lots more. Plus, you\u2019ll make lasting connections with other VBS leaders in your area.<\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_column] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;content-width&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;0.5&#8243; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/7.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/7-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>VBS PRO<br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\nDesigned with input and testing from real churches, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.group.com\/category\/ministry-resources\/childrens-ministry\/vbs\/pro.do\">VBS PRO<\/a> system makes registering kids for your VBS a snap and also has awesome tools to help manage your event. The all-new online system is easier than ever to use. You can have your registration website up and running in minutes and it\u2019s mobile-friendly for busy parents. Did we mention it\u2019s FREE?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=&#8221;Row&#8221; wrap_type=&#8221;content-width&#8221; parallax_image_height=&#8221;content-height&#8221; parallax_image_movement=&#8221;fixed&#8221; parallax_image_speed=&#8221;0.5&#8243; bg_video_loop=&#8221;yes&#8221; parallax_video_height=&#8221;window-height&#8221; parallax_video_overlay=&#8221;none&#8221; row_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0&#8243; row_col_pos=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; box_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; padding_vertical=&#8221;0&#8243; padding_horizontal=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Still need to choose a VBS? Here&#8217;s 4 programs you&#8217;ll love!<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/kits-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31641 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/kits-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/kits-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2017\/03\/kits-1-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>No matter which Group VBS program you choose, you\u2019ll get a fun, engaging, hands-on Bible learning experiences that\u2019s easy to do and adapatable to your church\u2019s size and budget. It\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"sf-button standard accent default  sf-button-rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/www.group.com\/category\/ministry-resources\/childrens-ministry\/vbs.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\"><span class=\"text\">Order Today! <\/span><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n[\/spb_boxed_content] [\/spb_row]\n<p><span style=\"text-indent: 20px;width: auto;padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px;text-align: center;font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif;color: #ffffff;background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px;cursor: pointer\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out why thousands of churches trust Group VBS to help create energetic, life-changing programs every summer! 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With Group VBS, kids don\u2019t just hear about God\u2019s love for them; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":31645,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-vbs"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Ways Your VBS Is Better With Group! - Group Children&#039;s Ministry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Find out why thousands of churches trust Group VBS to help create energetic, life-changing programs every summer! Get Group, Get R.E.A.L. 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