Publisher's Synopsis
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)
I Think I Can, I Think I Can, I Think I Can put on a vacation Bible School (VBS) overseas. That kind positive thinking paid off for that little engine that could! It can pay off for YOU too - with the help of the guidelines and tools set forth in this book. Combined with the book Organizing and Operating a Vacation Bible School Overseas, the experience of the author and suggestions of others who have used these techniques make this supplement a valuable tool. Worried about taking that first step? What is the first step? The author sets out a step by step process along with forms, charts and worksheets that guide you through every step of making you dream a reality.
Everything from determining the number of people, to the space and material requirements, to program contents to developing a budget and more. The forms can be personalized for your use locally. The worksheets are designed to help you identify the needs in space, materials, funds and personnel necessary to conduct a successful vacation bible school program. Is this short term mission viable for a small church? ABSOLUTELY! The author's church had only 250 members and a team of 6 people but a real commitment to the Great Commission, to share the love of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. Oh, yes - the first step - GETTING STARTED. LET'S GO!
Warren Jaycox was born in Baltimore, Maryland and currently lives in Sonoma, California. He earned his B.A. from Rice University in 1954, his M.A. from California State University in 1959 and his Ed.D. from the University of Southern California (USC) in 1967. Active in this local church, he has served as a deacon and an elder and has been active in the VBS field since 2004. He and his wife, Jeanette, were married in 1957, have three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
