MILTON–Outdoor fun and missions came together at Camp Paquette in Milton as Cora Baptist Church in Jay hosted Children’s Missions Outdoor Adventure. Nearly 70 children participated in the weekend event that included competitions, skill-building activities, and the testimonies of two missionaries who serve with the International Mission Board.

When the missionaries spoke, children were eager to ask questions about serving in the mission field around the world, such as, “What is it like to live far from home in another country and adjust to another culture?” The missionaries shared the importance of developing relationships with locals and prayerfully engaging in gospel conversations that will hopefully lead others to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

“It is vital for children to know that they are important and have a place in God’s kingdom and in sharing the love of Jesus with their friends and neighbors in their own communities and around the world,” said Cindy Bradley, Florida Baptist Convention’s catalyst for women’s missions and ministry/missions education. “God has often used events such as this one to plant missional seeds in children’s hearts that grow into a call to missions as they become teenagers and adults.”

The day of adventure included tug-of-war, a rope traverse course, sack races, archery, hiking and disc golf. For those wanting a little more adventure, Jay First Baptist Church hosted an overnight campout with s’mores, campfire songs and tents under the stars.

“The day of adventure was a shining example of what happens when churches come together,” said Matthew Dobson, pastor, Cora Baptist Church.

Dobson, who also serves as Royal Ambassadors leader for Florida Baptists’ West region, added, “Children were encouraged; leaders were empowered, and missions was brought to life in the hearts of the next generation. To God be the glory for a day filled with joy, unity and a renewed passion for His ministry.”

The event was a success through much prayer and preparation. Volunteers included leaders from Cora Baptist Church, Pensacola Bay Baptist Association and Santa Rosa Baptist Association, Florida Baptist Convention, and Go Outdoors Ministries.

Bradley added, “It is never too early to involve children in learning about and doing missions. Through Children in Action, Girls in Action, Royal Ambassadors and Mission Friends organizations, children grow in their understanding of God’s work in the world and learn that God desires for them to be part of His work. When children learn early to have compassion and serve their community with the love of Jesus, they will likely grow into adults with compassion who serve their community with the love of Jesus.”

Biblical studies show us that God considers children to be very important.  Proverbs 22:6 directs us to “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old , he will not depart from it.”  Jesus impelled even the youngest children to be brought to Him.  Mark 10:16 states “And He (Jesus) took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them and blessed them.”   Jesus mentioned children 205 times in the Bible.

He took time with children.

He spoke to children.

He held children.

He made children feel important.

If Jesus made children such a high priority, it must be important for us today to treat children as Jesus did.

Interactions of a child in a loving and Christ-centered church setting can greatly impact the spiritual development of the child for a lifetime.  Being surrounded by sights and sounds and music that glorifies God can leave an eternal imprint on the life of a child.

So why is volunteer recruitment one of the top issues for KidMin Directors today?  We all know that eager and reliable volunteers can be difficult to find and at times even more difficult to keep.  That is why you need to develop a culture of excitement and enthusiasm in your ministry and not just hours to be served.

Show people that serving in Kids Ministry is an incredible opportunity to develop Christ followers.  Look for all ages, men and women, older and younger.

By recruiting in person, you can communicate the service opportunities and expectations and invite them to join your team.  When approaching a potential volunteer, enthusiastically share your passion for the ministry so they can catch your enthusiasm.

Ask a volunteer to “join a team.”  People don’t need another job, but they do need a place to belong.  Being a volunteer presents an opportunity to build community.  Create an environment where volunteers can know, care for and encourage one another.

Refrain from recruiting through need or guilt-tripping.  Often these recruits are just there out of obligation or just “filling a hole”.  A better way to recruit is surrounding yourself with people who share your passion to help children grow in their faith.  Don’t be afraid to ask people to serve but be prepared to explain what is involved.  Present volunteering as an opportunity to invest in the spiritual growth of a child.  It’s not that people do not want to serve, they want to know their service will make a difference.  They want to know if their time spent is a good investment.  Instead of babysitting children while their parents go to worship, we are investing in times of intentional discipleship.  We want to help children grow in the nurture and admonition of the Lord and know how he loves them and cares for them.

Building  relationships is a key factor for volunteers in Children’s Ministry.  Many times, people serve because someone they had a relationship with brought up the opportunity and asked them to serve.  The more people you connect with, the more possible volunteers you will have later.  Most often people do not know where to look to serve if they do not know there is a need.  As you encounter opportunities to share your passion and excitement about your ministry, mention your awesome team and the positive things being accomplished in the lives of the children and the workers/volunteers.

Appreciate the volunteers you have.  You can show appreciation through words of appreciation or small gifts  and cards.  To appreciate someone is to recognize his or her contribution and value.  When we appreciate our volunteers we are recognizing what they have done.  People need to feel that their hard work and dedication matters and we notice their efforts.  Let them know you recognize them not only for what they do but for who they are.  As a director, be visible.  Pop your head in the room, speak to teachers and children.  Greet them by name.  Let them see that you respect and appreciate them. Get to know your volunteers and pray for them.

Lastly and most importantly, DO NOT NEGLECT PRAYER.  Jesus understands our struggles in recruitment.  He says in Luke 10:2, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few”. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest field.

PENSACOLA- Excitement filled the worship center as nearly 800 children and volunteers arrived daily for Breaker Rock Beach vacation Bible school at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola. Amid the fun songs and silly skits that started each morning, Megan Woodham, kids ministry director, gave the children a call to missions.

The boys and girls were challenged to collectively donate $5,000 for a mission team leaving soon for El Salvador. The money would purchase building supplies for a home and provide books, tuition, school supplies and meals for children attending the Hosanna School.

The goal seemed large, but not unattainable, for the more than 500 preregistered children.  “I knew not everyone could give, but I also know that people tend to rise to the expectation that you set for them,” said Woodham.

For an added incentive, if the girls brought in the most donations, Dustin Scott, the church’s next gen pastor, would be turned into a human sand castle at the end of the week. If the boys brought in the largest donation, it would be Woodham who was crowned with sand.

Kids emptied their piggy banks and brought everything from bags of change to $100 dollar bills. “It was the sweetest thing to see

those kids choose others over themselves. They could’ve chosen to spend their money in so many ways, and yet they gave,” added Woodham.

The same week that the children at Hillcrest were raising money, a fire burned two homes in Santa Ana, El Salvador. Materials to repair the two homes would cost about $4,000, and the children were inspired to give more than double the goal set for them. The grand total donated for El Salvador missions was $10,200.57.

“I encourage other children’s ministry leaders to set the bar high, communicate the challenge and celebrate the giving,” said Woodham. “Be clear on where the giving is going and make a tangible connection if possible. We are able to connect our children to the giving with photos that show the result. They can see how they were part of making a difference.”

In addition to the generous giving, 20 children took steps toward salvation decisions during the week and will participate in a class to help them understand the gospel, salvation, baptism and sharing their faith. Upon completion of the class, they will have the opportunity to discuss next steps with church leaders and pursue baptism.

“Kids are the church right now. They can worship. They can understand theology. They can serve. They can give. The Lord has a plan for each of them right now and for all of their days. It is one of my greatest privileges to watch that unfold each week,” added Woodham.

The church hosted a one-day conference with several guest speakers, including pastor’s wife Susie Lewis, who spoke with the wisdom of a parent of five and grandparent of 11. She encouraged listeners to set their standards on God’s Word because “children will mimic what they see” and urged parents to seek to produce godly character while they have influence.

Allison and Daniel Hartman, parents of 11 children and grandparents of three, have made their photography business a family endeavor, and they encourage their children to create their own businesses selling T-shirts, vanilla extract, moringa trees and more at local farmers markets.

Daniel Hartman spoke on the role of the father in the home and said, “Everything is discipleship. It is either for Christ or against Christ.” He encouraged more than 300 people who attended or viewed online to base everything on Scripture.

“If it’s creating division, fragmenting the family or causing children to separate from the family, don’t allow it. Do things that bring the family together,” added Allison Hartman, who went on to include practical tips for raising adults such as: when you’re a guest, leave someone’s home better than you found it; give your children responsibilities around the house; help children brainstorm ideas; encourage children’s passions, and allow children to make decisions.

“I won’t do anything for them that they can do for themselves,” said Allison Hartman. “If they can do it for themselves, I’m hurting them by doing it for them.”

Other speakers included father and son, Doug and Tyler Doll of D’s Trees. Doug Doll spoke on guiding children along the right path for godly character traits of integrity, love, joy, perseverance and confidence. His 19-year-old son, Tyler Doll, the youngest certified arborist in the world, spoke on choosing your path, weighing the opportunity costs and knowing why you are doing what you are doing.

A lesson in failure and why parents need to let their children fail in order to gain grit and wisdom for the future came from local entrepreneur, Robert Preston, father of three who also serves alongside his wife as foster parents.

Father of five boys, Phil Smith, and his oldest son, Isaac Smith, spoke on the lessons learned in a close-knit family and how that prepares you for your future family.

“Establish a vision for your children, and remember the shepherd leads from the front,” said Phil Smith. “Don’t expect your children to do what you’re not doing. Lead by example.”

Many people continue to view the conference on the church YouTube channel. Jared and Brandy McComb watched with their children, “The conference was a great enrichment to us as a family, and it gave us new things to think about.”

“Woodbine Baptist is a church that loves the Lord and wants to display that love to the community. We are unashamed of the gospel, and it is our mission to love God, love people and make disciples,” said Taryn Kirkland, children’s director at Woodbine Baptist. “Family discipleship is important to us, and we are looking to make this an annual event.”

MARIANNA–Smiles, singing, crafts, praising Jesus and learning about His love and sacrifice fueled the summer for churches in Chipola Baptist Association.

Many church leaders begin preparing for Vacation Bible School months in advance. Starting in January, leaders at Trinity Baptist Church in Marianna began praying for 10 children to trust Jesus as their Savior during VBS week in June. After an extended gospel presentation during opening rally, 16 children prayed to receive Christ, including Pastor Danny Mann’s twins.

“It was an awesome, overwhelming response to the gospel,” said Mann. “Since mid-July, we have baptized 12 of these children, and I had the joy of baptizing my own children into the family of faith.”

Following VBS, the church added several new members, including a father, son and daughter who were all baptized together, with the entire family now plugged in and serving. “We set out to follow Psalm 78:1-8, passing on the same gospel to the next generation, being persistent in prayer and giving God all the praise,” said Mann.

Generosity

Lovedale Baptist Church in Bascom raised more than $1,000 during VBS for nearby Anchorage Children’s Home, a nonprofit organization that aims to help at-risk teens and children from hard places.

“Each year we have a contest to see if the boys or the girls can raise the most money, and our incentive this year was to pie the pastor in the face on family night,” said Thomas Anderson, pastor of Lovedale Baptist Church. To sweeten the deal, Pastor Anderson’s wife joined the fun and offered to be pied if the children raised $750 by the end of the week. The children rose to the challenge and raised $1,044.

Chipola Family Ministries received more than 400 food items from Eastside Baptist Church in Marianna during VBS week. About 50 workers and nearly 100 children participated in VBS, where they learned about Jesus, had a messy time of “organized mass chaos” and contributed to an associational ministry that provides food and clothing to families in need.

“Chipola Family Ministries feeds 35,000 people every year,” said Michael Hilliard, director. “It takes a community of helping hands to do what God has called us to do in Jackson County and surrounding areas. We appreciate the little ones at Eastside Baptist and the other businesses, banks and individuals who so generously give.”

Ministry milestone

The summer was cause for celebration within the association as Coba Beasley marked 20 years as Chipola Baptist Association missions strategist.

“Coba has faithfully served our association and helped build up Chipola Family Ministries which reaches thousands of people each year,” said Mann. He has been a mainstay in disaster relief, and his heart for service is a powerful witness in the Panhandle for our Savior.”

Anderson echoed the sentiments, stating, “I can always count on Coba to help with a listening ear, encouragement or any church needs. To spend 20 years in a single ministry is a big accomplishment, and only the records of heaven will truly show how many have been touched by his ministry.”

LAKE YALE— What do you get when you mix together 300 kids, representing 17 Florida Baptist churches, with 13 college students and numerous church leaders in an outdoor setting for four days?

You get Super Summer Kids camp, a fun and spiritually rich experience for students who have completed third through sixth grades.

The camp, first held in 2019, offers opportunity for the Florida Baptist Convention to come right beside church leaders who help plan and promote the camp, said Nathan Schneider, Florida Baptists’ next gen ministries catalyst.

This year’s July 11-14 camp, which I experienced firsthand, featured not only plenty of fun activities but also solid Bible teaching. My time at Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center for this camp reminded me that even amid the turmoil we face in the world, God is still God, and He is moving in mighty ways.

The camp’s theme, Ready, Set, Go, focused on the story of Moses. During Bible study sessions, students learned that God had a plan for Moses and prepared him with the skills and tools needed to carry out that plan.

Brandon Arnold, keynote speaker and minister of music and worship at Idlewild Baptist Church in Lutz, captured the students’ attention and delivered nightly messages to build on what camp leaders taught in their group sessions. Encouraging group participation as he spoke, Arnold led students to understand biblical truths, such as sin, repentance and miracles.

Hannah Webb, a student at the Baptist College of Florida and member of First Baptist Church in Chipley, found it rewarding to see students make connections between the Old and New Testaments.

“When we talked about Passover and how the Israelites had to mark their doors with the blood of a perfect lamb, I had one student open his eyes wide and ask, ‘Is that why Jesus is called the Lamb of God?’ Just seeing him make that connection was awesome,” she shared.

DeeAnah Shenning, who teaches English to elementary students and attends First Baptist Church in Palmetto, celebrated as she saw the seed of the gospel begin to sprout in her group. A longtime Bible teacher, she often felt like she had been watering and adding soil to a seed that others had planted before her, but she never really got to see the results that would come later, she said. At camp, she saw children begin to respond to the gospel and make decisions to follow Christ.

Maurine Victor, who serves as church photographer at Sarasota Baptist Church, taught students about photography during her breakout sessions. Armed with cameras and notebooks, her students ventured through the Lake Yale grounds and took pictures of flowers, their friends, themselves and even other breakout sessions happening nearby. While looking over their shots, Victor and I were impressed by how good they were.

“They are naturals,” she commented.

Whenever you have 300 children together at summer camp, forget about downtime. Just about every hour overflowed with activities, with students not only present but also actively participating. Despite the heat and humidity, students, camp leaders, and church volunteers played an intense game of organized mass chaos (a first for me), enjoyed canoe rides, climbed ropes, played basketball and flag football, and tried archery. Even when the Florida weather chased us indoors, fun activities, such as the silent disco, kept students engaged.

In conversations with camp leaders like Webb and Shenning, I learned that most of them had learned about the camp through their churches. When asked why they chose to spend a week of their summer with kids, they all responded that they had a desire to serve God and that Super Summer Kids camp seemed like a good opportunity to do so.

By the last day of camp, five students had made professions of faith, and 12 had made rededication decisions.

Next year’s Super Summer Kids camp is scheduled for July 17-20, 2023. For more information, go to https://www.supersummerflorida.com/. Watch the 2022 recap video here.

QUINCY–When Connie McClendon first learned about Chick-fil-A’s WinShape Camps, she knew she wanted to bring the dynamic children’s day camp to her church and to her community.

Then she visited a camp in nearby Tallahassee with some youth leaders from her church and what they saw and experienced sealed the deal. She said it’s like “VBS on steroids.”

Maybe it’s the 24 college students who serve as the high-energy camp counselors and teach the campers about the love of Christ. Maybe it’s all the fun outdoor games and activities, indoor electives like Wacky Science and Fast Food, or the popular team competitions.

“It was amazing,” said McClendon. “I want this for Quincy!”

At the time she was serving as children’s director at First Baptist Church of Quincy and was searching for a summer camp experience for children who could not afford to go to camp or whose parents were unsure about overnight camp.

There was just one problem. There’s not a single Chick-fil-A restaurant in Quincy or in all of Gadsden County. And you can’t host a camp without a restaurant sponsor. McClendon thought all hope was lost.

That’s when she met Steve Elyea, the owner/operator of two Chick-fil-A restaurants in Tallahassee.

“After I explained to him our unique situation with the poverty and the hopelessness in some areas of our city and county, he was ready to jump on board,” she said. “We could not have had camp if he had not agreed to come to Quincy every day.”

That was five years ago, and the church has been hosting the popular camp every summer since. Last year’s camp was cancelled due to Covid, as were many camps this year. The WinShape camp in Quincy was the only one between Jacksonville and Pensacola in 2021.

The camp started this year with more than 200 registered campers but dropped to 182 due to the uptick in Covid cases. It was a great experience for all involved, McClendon said. They had 13 children profess faith in Christ, with about 30 more who want to talk further about the gospel.

“We had children crying on Friday because camp was over and they didn’t want to leave,” she said. “We also heard stuff like – ‘Guess what Grandma? I got saved. I’ve got eternal life. I got a new Bible and I’m going to read every bit of it.’ Just amazing stories of children being able to realize that God loves them, and they have a purpose, and He has a plan for them.”

The camp draws children from all areas of the community, she said, helping to break down racial and socioeconomic barriers. “There is a divide in Gadsden County and WinShape crosses that divide. We have children from all walks of life, and they make friendships that last.”

It takes a big team to put on the camp. In addition to the 24 staff, there are about 40 more volunteers, including teenagers, who serve in a variety of capacities. This camp ministry not only impacts the kids, but everyone involved.

“Volunteers minister to the staff, staff ministers to the volunteers, everyone ministers to the children and the community is better because of it,” McClendon said. “I can’t say enough good things about WinShape and how God works in it.”

Elyea of Chick-Fil-A agrees. After being on a waiting list for several years to get a camp in Tallahassee, he soon found himself the sponsor of two camps. He said the camp is part of the charitable arm of Chick-fil-A, the “heartbeat and passion” of its founder S. Truett Cathy.

“We’re all in,” he said. “My marketing director likes to say that WinShape Camp is her favorite week of the year. I couldn’t agree more.”

The restaurant provides almost 200 lunches for the Quincy camp Monday through Thursday and about 500 for the family celebration on Friday.

“Connie and the First Baptist of Quincy are excellent partners,” Elyea said. “She’s had the same leadership team all these years. Most of the volunteers we know on a first name basis because we’ve worked with them for five years now.”

Being a new camp to the area, it was challenging the first two years to reach the 150 campers required by contract. To help pay for scholarships for students who could not afford camp, the church received financial assistance from the Florida Baptist Convention.

“We flew on faith that first year. When the bill came in, we had what we needed to pay for it,” she said. “I know the Florida Baptist Convention was a huge part of that – thank goodness – because they gave us a big donation and have helped us every year.”

McClendon retired three years ago from her role as children’s director, but she still returns each year to do this camp.

“It’s because we love the kids so much,” she said. “I want the children of Gadsden County to hear the gospel. I want them to know they have a purpose. I want them to know they’re loved by a God who created them. And He created them on purpose, and they were not a mistake like some of them, I think, are told they are.  The team and I want to bring it for the children of Gadsden County who would not get it any other way.”

The days of logging into a virtual VBS are over as churches revisited the age-old tradition of this most loved program. Whether they hosted “Destination Dig,” or another fun theme, children and parents alike were thrilled to return for vivid Bible stories, drama and worship, games, crafts, and the favorite – themed snacks.

VBS remains one of the most popular church programs in the United States, Lifeway Research shows. Six in 10 Americans say they participated in VBS growing up, and 95 percent of parents whose child attended VBS say it provided a positive experience.[i]

As churches across the Sunshine State gathered for VBS, several churches in the southwest region of Florida raised money for missions, obtained record-breaking numbers, and changed up their program a bit.

First Baptist Church, Sebring

Utilizing Jeremiah 29:13, the theme “Destination Dig” focused on unearthing the truth about Jesus to children of all ages. Throughout the week, children at First Baptist Church in Sebring were taught how God reveals Himself to His people when we seek and search for Him. On the final night, in hopes to reach the entire family with the gospel, the church hosted a family night for parents and family members to be part of what their children had been learning all week.

Calvary Church

Calvary Church in Clearwater embarked on a “Destination Dig” adventure July 12-16. Over 750 children were welcomed on campus with exciting worship and engaging stories that made the Bible passages come alive. By the end of the week, 20 children made professions of faith to unearth God’s love for them.

According to the church’s social media account, “20 kids found peace with God and gave their hearts to Jesus…We are rejoicing!”

North Naples Baptist Church

Utilizing the theme “Destination Dig,” North Naples gathered over 130 children and volunteers for a morning of Bible study, drama, music, crafts, and games. To kick-off the main event, the church hosted what they called a “Dig It” launch event that allowed children and students to tour their classroom for the week and dig into themed snacks and bounce houses.

First Baptist Church, Palmetto

First Palmetto transformed the worship center into an archeological dig site on June 7-11. The church had over 100 children embark on an adventure to learn the truth about who Jesus is.

North River Church

Located in Parrish, 20 miles east of Bradenton, North River Church had more than 100 children participate in their Destination Dig VBS on July 19-23. For the missions fund challenge, the church raised $1,866 to support Haiti Bible Mission, a non-profit organization that seeks to overcome the challenges of physical and spiritual poverty in Haiti.

“A huge thank you to North River Church for partnering with us to feed 38 families in Jeremie, Haiti for a whole year,” the organization posted. “We are so blessed by your generosity.”

Fellowship Church

Fellowship Church, with campuses in Immokalee and Ave Maria, created a church-wide event to complement its traditional VBS. High school and middle school students took part in community mission projects throughout the week, evangelism training and stayed the night in church members’ homes. In the evenings, the entire church–children, students and adults– gathered for worship, preaching, age-specific breakout groups, and traditional VBS activities. In combining VBS, student summer camp, and a church-wide revival – the church provided something for every generation.

Sarasota Baptist Church

Developing Ephesians 6, Sarasota Baptist Church hosted a summer music and drama camp where children learned about the armor of God through the arts. At the end of camp, the children performed a musical program entitled, “The God Squad!”

“Our campers have had an awesome week full of games, music, and learning about the armor of God,” the church posted.

Summit Church

Every summer, Summit Church with three sites hosts a sports camp that drives hundreds of children from their church and community to their Fort Myers campus. To accommodate the over 500 campers and families, the church offered multiple opportunities to attend the morning sports camp in June and July.

“Children learned about how the entire storyline of the Bible points to God’s glory put on display through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and how God has created each of us to glorify Him with our lives,” the church posted.

First Baptist Church, Naples

In June, First Baptist Church in Naples kicked off “Nights of North Castle” where children were taught the importance of armoring up with truth, righteousness, peace, faith and salvation. Along with offering the traditional music, crafts and games, children also packed mission boxes and raised thousands of dollars for its annual mission project.

“Every year at VBS the boys and girls compete to raise funds for a missions project,” the church posted on social media. This year the church partnered with one of its Miami mission partners, LOVE + UNLTD Church and Pastor Mark Rodriguez.

By the end of the week, the church raised $15,037 to fully deck out and stock the Miami church’s event truck with supplies and equipment to use in sharing the love of God through block parties and its weekly ministry.

 McGregor Baptist Church

From June 28-July 2, McGregor Baptist Church in Fort Myers gathered an average of 370 children each night for “Treasured.” Throughout the week, children discovered God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold – it’s them! Over 200 volunteers, logging in 1,600 volunteer hours, led preschoolers and children into discovering how they are priceless to God through music, crafts, and Bible stories. 

“VBS gets children out of their Sunday routine,” said Rita Massey, children’s ministry director at McGregor and member of the church for 39 years. “We have the opportunity to bring the stories alive for them.”

Despite being in existence for a century, Massey believes that VBS is still relevant and needed in churches today.

“I think it’s relevant because of the concentration of discipleship that you can do in one week,” she said. “Teaching God’s Word and discipling children will always be relevant.”

Next summer, children will let their imaginations and ingenuity run wild at “Spark Studios,” Lifeway Christian Resources’ 2022 Vacation Bible School theme that explores the creativity of God and His image bearers.

[i]Statistical information and data is from a Lifeway Research article “Even if they don’t go to church, Americans still love VBS“

Student Ministry leaders will benefit from this training event. Invite your leaders to learn and grow in skills that reimagine recruiting and training volunteers, ministering to parents, and student ministry as a whole in the midst of a pandemic.

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Kids Ministry leaders will benefit from this training event. Invite your preschool and children leaders to learn and grow in skills that reimagine recruiting and training volunteers, ministering to parents, and kids ministry as a whole in the midst of a pandemic.

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