About this episode

This episode discusses how VBS serves as a starting point for discipleship and community building.

VBS is more than a fun week—it’s a starting point for discipleship. In this episode, Drew Fraley (Student Minister) and Bek Jones (Kids Ministry Director) share this year’s theme, Illumination Station (John 8:12), and how VBS helps reach families, build connections, and point kids to Jesus as the light of the world. Register early, invite someone, and pray for lasting impact beyond the week.

People in this episode

Host: Tyler Campbell

Guests: Drew Fraley, Bek Jones

Topics covered

• VBS
• discipleship
• family outreach
• children's ministry
• Christian education

Keywords

• VBS
• discipleship
• children
• Christianity
• family
• outreach
• John 8:12

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Illumination Station, John 8:12

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