I don’t know about everyone else, but when I see the VBS (vacation Bible school) initials, so many memories come up in my mind, from the countless Bible stories I learned to the simple but rewarding experience of having juice and cookies for refreshments. VBS is as iconic to the American church as apple pie and the 4th of July are to our country. However, amid the current global pandemic, the way VBS looks is having to undergo many changes.
Group Publishing, which serves 2 million children yearly with its VBS curriculum, is hoping to guide churches through the ever-changing landscape by providing resources that will help them meet the needs of even their youngest members.
While this year’s VBS will undoubtedly face some new challenges, Group Publishing believes that churches are up to the task of providing safe and quality programming for children. Christian Headlines interviewed Group Publishing’s VBS chief editor, Jody Brolsma, to gain some perspective and understanding regarding the new landscape churches and church leaders will need to navigate in a post-covid-19 culture.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Jody, could you speak to how many churches you guys typically serve each summer?
We don’t have an exact program count as many of our programs are sold through primary and secondary resellers. However, we estimate Group…
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