Why Do we DO VBS and how to be intentional using AGENCY D3

A–aware

• Be aware of those around us that do not have a personal relationship with Christ.
• View those in our churches and community who are hurting, lost, sad, and in need of Christ through His perspective and become aware of their lost souls.

G-give

• Offer VBS as a reason to intentionally invite lost people to your church
• Give people a bridge to the spiritual orphans in your community.
• Give people an opportunity to clearly present the gospel
• Give people an opportunity to respond to Christ in a public way.

E-enable

• Enable your church to work together towards the Great Commission.
• Enable VBS directors, leaders, parents, and staff to share the love of Christ with kids and their families.

N-navigate

• Being evangelistic navigates an entry point for unchurched people.
• Attract people to your church with programs like VBS for their kids. Then you can help them navigate the gospel and how it connects to their lives.
• Remember the gospel makes VBS relevant. Without the gospel, it is just fun and games.

C-connect

• Connect with families. The initial follow-up contact should be the discovery of the family network.
• Pass information discovered on to the follow-up team and to age group classes.
• Invite each member of the family to the appropriate Bible study class and other ministry opportunities.
• Plan to have multiple contacts with the family over the following months.

Y-yield

• Yield and surrender your heart to God’s plan
• Use bold, creative strategies to teach people about Christ.

D3

• Display—display the gospel. Be people who are evangelistic.
• Demonstrate—demonstrate a life that follows Christ. Do things that bring Him glory.
• Declare—declare the gospel. Tell people about Christ.

There are an estimated 313 million people living in the US. 98 million of those have accepted Jesus as their Savior. 43% of those accepted Jesus before reaching the age of 13. According to George Barna, evangelism is most effective among kids. Where is your heart?

From http://blog.lifeway.com/vbs/blog/page/2/