Vacation Bible School 2026
Illumination Station
The 2026 Lifeway theme is “Illumination Station” based on John 8:12. This year we’ll focus on Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is.
VBS Training Opportunities
Join us for VBS Jumpstart!
Thursday, November 13, 2025
This year’s Jumpstart will be held at Emmaus Baptist Church, 16001 S Western Avenue in Oklahoma City.
Doors will open for Registration/Check-in at 8:45am, with coffee & donuts provided. We will hear from Lifeway’s VBS Specialist, Melita Thomas, as she shares the heart behind this year’s theme. Lunch will be provided. Make sure you stay until the end for some amazing door prizes!!
Cost is $20/person. Association Teams (up to 2 attendees) may join us at no cost.
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Resources
Guides for Reopening Your Childhood Ministry
In our churches, we are making plans to resume children’s ministries and other functions. Use these resources and your city’s guidelines to re-open your childhood ministry in the best way possible!
E-Book: 10 Attributes of an Unshakeable Kids Ministry
Unshakable kids ministries understand that children’s ministry isn’t only about engaging kids, it is about partnering with families. To build strong ministries we need to actively equip parents and caregivers to have spiritual conversations with their own kids at home. To do this well, we need to invest in building relationships at the family level.
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Three Pillars
1. Children need to hear about Jesus.
The free gift of forgiveness of sin is offered to all people. Children should be given an opportunity to respond. Without providing a time of response, children will not know appropriate ways for accepting Christ and misconceptions can easily develop.
2. Children must be taught Bible skills.
3. Children need opportunities to serve.
Our Childhood Ministry is committed to developing leaders who are passionate about reaching children and families for Christ. We strive to provide excellence in training and resources that the churches, pastors, ministers and teachers of Oklahoma can use effectively.
Reaching Kids
How do you talk to kids about Salvation?
Now there’s an easy way to explain God’s plan for Salvation to children of all ages. Our tracts and counseling books are a must have for your children’s ministry.
To order yours, call the Childhood Ministry Office at (405) 942-3800 (ext. 4308).