The traditional VBS version works best for elementary-aged kids or grades 1-5. Likewise, the kids’ activities in the Family Version will appeal most to elementary-aged kids. If using the family version, you’re not limited to only families with elementary-aged children. Older kids will still enjoy the activities too or they can serve as volunteers or join the adults for their small group time.

For families with pre-school aged kids you may decide to provide additional nursery accommodations during game/craft time and can use some of the free coloring pages from this site for added age-appropriate resources.

No, the content of this VBS is for elementary kids (Grades 1-5). However, if you have families attending with pre-schoolers, this site includes lots of free coloring pages that you can make available in the childcare area so that they are still engaging with the same content as the rest of the family. Your pre-schoolers can enjoy the main videos with their family and then break off into the age-appropriate group time where they can enjoy the free materials from the website.

Yes. Your VBS kit includes both the Family VBS and Traditional VBS, so you can easily customize these resources to best meet the needs of your community.

The What's in the Bible? VBS is designed to take 4 days and includes an optional 5th day for those who meet all week.

The What's in the Bible? VBS helps your attendees discover the BIG story of the Bible--God's Great Rescue Plan and what it means to live as a Christian. Each day teaches a greater understanding of the whole Bible and is broken down into these sections:
Day 1: What is the Bible?
Day 2: Why do we need the Old Testament?
Day 3: Why do we need the New Testament?
Day 4: What is a Christian?
Optional Day 5: Service Day

The main difference between the Traditional VBS and the Family VBS is an opportunity for grown ups and parents to participate and learn alongside their kids! A way for parents to have fun at VBS too!

Traditional VBS is what you're most likely used to--kids attend and start the day off with a What's in the Bible? video lesson before breaking up into small groups for games, crafts and discussion.

The Family VBS includes the whole family. Grown-ups will watch the first What's in the Bible? video lesson with the kids. Then, grown-ups will watch and discuss all-new videos from Phil Vischer about engaging the whole family in the story of the Bible while the kids break away for games, crafts, and discussion. Everyone then comes back together to review and wrap up the day.

Family VBS is a new format for VBS that involves the whole family. With Family VBS, parents attend with their kids. Grown-ups will watch the first What's in the Bible? video lesson with the kids. Then, grown-ups will watch and discuss all-new videos from Phil Vischer about engaging the whole family in the story of the Bible while the kids break away for games, crafts, and discussion. Each day ends with grown-ups and kids coming back together to review what was learned. It also includes some (optional) great take-home resources to continue the conversations at home.

Yes! This VBS is completely customizable. You can host a Traditional VBS and then use the family/grown-up content at a different time such as during a 4-week Sunday School class.

No. Although some of the small group discussion questions are geared more towards parents, any grown-up (or older teen) will benefit from this teaching and discussion time.

No. We have made both versions available in one kit for a very affordable cost. If you plan to have a traditional VBS, you can always use the grown-up content from the Family version at a different time, like a series for a Sunday School class.

Your VBS kit will include the following:
- Director’s Guide Book
- DVD with all videos
- DVD-Rom with all videos in .mov format (for use in presentation software)
- CD-Rom with all print materials and activities
- 5 promotional posters
- 5 registration posters
- 1 sample t-shirt
- 1 sample family journal
- 1 sample family prayer wristband
- 1 sample What’s in the Bible? music CD
- 1 sample name tag lanyard with exclusive website link

Additional promotional materials included on your print materials disc are:
- postcards
- bulletin inserts
- graphics for emails
- graphics for social media posts

The number of volunteers you will need for VBS depends on how many people you anticipate will attend. Some of the volunteer positions we recommend you consider are: VBS Director, VBS Host, Music Leader, Game Leader, Art Leader, Small Group Leaders, Registration Leader and Tech Leader.

Our theological frame of reference for "What's in the Bible?" could be described as "centrist Evangelical." We rely heavily on thoroughly vetted reference works like the NIV Study Bible, the ESV Study Bible and Eerdman's International Standard Bible Dictionary. We also have an extensive group of scholars who review our content.

The content of the What's in the Bible? VBS is written by VeggieTales® creator Phil Vischer and Lori Bethran and Amy Dolan.

When Scripture is quoted within the VBS content, we use the ESV version of the Bible.

The What's in the Bible? VBS is completely customizable, so you can make it work for any sized church.

We've created some really fun, affordable take-home products and resources you can use at your VBS. Samples of each item are included in your kit and you can order yours at our store. Resources available include:
- Prayer Wristbands
- A Family Devotional Journal
- A 15-song CD
- What's in the Bible? Sunglasses
- Nametags & Lanyards
- T-shirts

In addition to these items, families can learn more about the entire Bible together by watching our at-home What's in the Bible? series, which includes 13 DVDs--the whole Bible for the whole family!

Each of our crafts & games are designed to help reinforce the material that was covered in that day's lesson. Most activities include a printable item that you'll simply print from the included disc. However, some of the crafts and games will also require additional materials that are not provided in your VBS kit. When additional materials are needed, we've tried to make them items you already have or that you can easily find at a local store.

For your convenience, we've also provided helpful links to purchase the additional items needed, when applicable. http://whatsinthebible.com/vbs/tips-training/

To use this VBS, you'll need the ability to play the video content in a large group setting. We've conveniently provided two options you can play the video content. You can either play the videos using the included DVD or the kit includes a second disc with a .mov file for those who prefer to show videos using presentation software.

This VBS is designed to be very easy-to-use, so the expectation is that you don’t have to spend a lot of time decorating. If you’d like to decorate beyond the posters included in the kit, here are some ideas:
- use free coloring pages from the Activities section of this site and have the kids in your church help decorate the walls with scenes from the Bible. If you start with Volume 1 and work your way through Volume 13, you’ll cover the entire Bible.
- display the names of the books of the Bible on the walls
- use the included printed materials disc to print off and display some of the promotional resources
-use printable materials from the Church Resource Kit

No, the great thing about this VBS is that it’s customizable to fit your church. While we’ve created a format that you can easily follow for a successful VBS, you’re welcome to adjust the schedule and resources to best meet the needs of your attendees.

Yes, you can find a sample here.

Yes. You will need a kit for each location where you host VBS.

Yes. The DVD includes all the videos you’ll need for either VBS version, including the sessions by Phil Vischer for grown ups.

What’s in the Bible? VBS includes a CD of songs from the videos that are used with several of the activities. You can also order extra CDs so that families can enjoy the songs from What's in the Bible? at home. The VBS does not include worship music materials specific to the opening or closing session, so you are free to incorporate your own music program. We also recommend worship resources from our friends at Seeds Family Worship. You can find them at www.seedsfamilyworship.net.

The VBS uses footage and content from the What's in the Bible? series in addition to new footage exclusive to VBS. What's in the Bible? VBS has curated and created content to present a program that helps your attendees discover the BIG story of the Bible--God's Great Rescue Plan and what it means to live as a Christian. Each day teaches a greater understanding of the whole Bible and is broken down into these sections:
-What is the Bible?
-Why do we need the Old Testament?
-Why do we need the New Testament?
-What is a Christian?
Additionally, VBS includes new and exclusive videos for the Adults that cover the following topics:
-Understanding Narrative
-Understanding Genre
-Understanding Sin and Judgement
-Understanding the Gospel

The What's in the Bible? VBS Kit is $169.99. This kit includes both VBS versions (Traditional & Family) and includes the following:
- Director’s Guide Book
- DVD with all videos (for both versions)
- DVD-Rom with all videos in .mov format (for use in presentation software)
- CD-Rom with all print materials and activities
- 5 promotional posters
- 5 registration posters
- 1 sample t-shirt
- 1 sample pair of What’s in the Bible? sunglasses
- 1 sample family journal
- 1 sample family prayer wristband
- 1 sample What’s in the Bible? music CD
- 1 sample name tag lanyard with exclusive website link

We recommend ordering your CD/Sunglasses, Keepsake Nametags, Wristbands/Family Journals from whatsinthebible.com at least 2 weeks before your VBS.

We recommend ordering your VBS t-shirts, banners, posters, and postcards at least 3 weeks before your VBS. VBS t-shirts, banners, posters, and postcards are sold, printed, and shipped by our partner, Group Imaging, and are shipped 1-10 business days after your order is placed.

Yes, in order to make the extra items as affordable as possible and accommodate the most churches, we're only able to sell extras in quantities of 20. Since many people bring friends to VBS, it's always good to have a few extras on hand. If you don't use all your extras at VBS, you can always use them for special giveaways on Sunday mornings.

Yes, we do accept checks. Checks may be submitted via mail and your order will be shipped after the check payment has been received. To order via check, please contact us at customerservice@whatsinthebible.com.

We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our DVDs, Church Edition, and VBS. We are happy to issue full refunds for products purchased from our store within 30 days of the purchase. After 30 days, customers can receive store credit in the amount of their return.

To return an order, please send your name, order number, and reason for the return to customerservice@whatsinthebible.com

Items not eligible for refund or store credit:
1. Free gifts or promotional items with retail value
2. Opened VBS extras product

Items eligible for store credit only:
-Returned items received 30 days after the original order date.
-Gifts without the original order number

Sales tax is only charged on orders placed in Tennessee or Illinois. If you live in one of those states and have tax-exempt status, please email your tax-exempt number and your order number to customerservice@whatsinthebible.com. We will be happy to then issue a refund for the amount of tax you were charged.

We'd be happy to help you over the phone. If you'd like a member of our team to contact you via phone, please contact us at customerservice@whatsinthebible.com with your phone number and the time of day it is best to reach you and someone will call you within 24-48 hours.

We've partnered with Group Imaging to provide you with the best t-shirt & banner options possible. You can purchase What's in the Bible? VBS products on their site at http://witb.groupimaging.com. This site will provide you with the options for customizable VBS t-shirts, banners, posters, and postcards. Because Group Imaging is processing all VBS t-shirts, banners, posters, and postcard orders, they will be able to offer the fastest help if you have any questions about a VBS t-shirt, banner, poster, or postcard order. You can reach them by calling 1-800-556-7222 or emailing order@groupimaging.com.

If you have questions about your Group Imaging order (t-shirt, banner, poster, or postcard), please call 1-800-556-7222 or email order@groupimaging.com. If you have questions about your VBS order, please contact customerservice@whatsinthebible.com. Group Imaging will not be able to provide answers about the What’s In The Bible? VBS.

The minimum order for t-shirts is 12 t-shirts and the order is non-returnable.

Children’s sizes and adult sizes cost $9.50 per t-shirt with the exception of adult sizes 2x-4x which cost $11.50 per shirt.

Shipping cost for t-shirts within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $10. Shipping for Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada will be quoted per order.

Group Imaging offers 2-Day and overnight shipping for an increased fee.

Yes! For a fee of $49 per order, your church can have its name printed on the back of the t-shirt.

Yes! Full color printing on t-shirts is available for $14.50 per shirt and $16.50 per shirt, depending on shirt size.

Yes! Banners are also available from Group Imaging and can be custom printed for each church. The banner will use a What’s In The Bible? template and the details provided by the church. If you have any questions about a VBS banner order, please contact Group Imaging by calling 1-800-556-7222 or emailing order@groupimaging.com.

Banners are shipped by Group Imaging approximately 1 week after the order is placed.

Below please find a breakdown of banner costs based on the size. These prices include the hem, grommets, and ground shipping. We also offer 2-Day and overnight shipping for an increased fee.

Banner options are:
- 8’x4’ Horizontal: $95 each
- 5’x3’ Horizontal: $53 each
- 2’x5’ Vertical: $90 each
- 3’x7’ Vertical: $118 each