Contact: Sara Van Horn, Standard Publishing, 513-728-6876
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Standard Publishing's first-of-its-kind Vacation Bible School program has earned the title of Top Pick for 2013 by Lynda Freeman, respected expert in Children's Ministry and "About the Children's Department" blogger.
"I've been reviewing VBS resources for 16 years," says Freeman. "Standard not only 'hits the nail squarely on the head' with God's Backyard Bible Camp, but they have 'raised the bar' by presenting a VBS resource which will change, once again, the way we look at VBS!"
She specifically commends the service focus and the way it's put into action in God's Backyard Bible Camp through the lessons, activities, and a new missions partnership with Back2Back Ministries. Recognizing the importance of sending kids home with something more than "head knowledge," she adds, "I love the focus in each lesson and each station on pointing children to God and challenging them to take what they learned out the doors of the church to live it in their lives every day by serving others!"
God's Backyard Bible Camp also presents strong Bible content, helping tip the scales in its favor for Freeman, who says, "Combine this with the opportunity to choose from two amazing VBS resources - Under the Sun or Under the Stars - and great music from Yancy, well, you have two VBS resources which will impact and change lives!"
With a growing readership from over 110 countries and 16 years of experience reviewing curriculum and VBS programs, Freeman and the "About the Children's Department" blog have become a go-to resource for many church ministries. The blog has been ranked within the top 50 Ministry-to-Children's Top 100 Children's Ministry Blogs.
About Standard Publishing: Standard Publishing serves churches worldwide and is recognized as a leader in true-to-the-Bible resources that educate, encourage, and enrich adults, youth, and children. The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit www.standardpub.com or call 1-800-543-1353.
