Rome VBS
Holy Land Adventure VBS 2026
Helpful Rome Resources
Rome VBS Ultimate Starter Kit
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Now you have more options to make your 2026 VBS easier than ever! Choose from the Ultimate Starter Kit or make your event epic with the Ultimate Starter Kit + Digital edition!
Starter Kit Options
Your VBS Starter Kit comes filled with everything you need to start planning a truly memorable Rome vacation Bible school. The Ultimate Director Go-To Guide and Leader Manuals provide step-by-step instructions. Plus, you’ll get student resource samples, volunteer resources, essential media tools, and a Rome VBS 2026 catalog packed with program products.
Call 800-447-1070 to speak with a consultant.
Starter kits begin shipping 1/9/2026.Preorder early to be among the first to receive your kit!
Plus Digital Starter Kit
Only $269.99
$377.99 in Canada
Starter Kit + Digital Edition
Contents Include:
- Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®
- Decorating Places: Rome (Digital Access)
- Rome Clip Art & Resources CD
- Make Yourself at Home in Rome Recruiting & Training DVD
- VBS P.R.O.® Instructions
- Extollo Leader Manual
- Apprenticeship Games Leader Manual
- Paul & The Underground Church Leader Manual
- Shopkeeper Manual
- Drama Team Leader Manual
- Sample Family Time Teaching Kit
- Extollo Music Leader 2-CD Set
- Extollo Music DVD
- Sample Set of Bible Memory Makers
- Marketplace Shop Craft Sample Pack
- Postcards from Rome Student Book
- Follow-Up Foto Frame™
- Name Badge
- Iron-on Transfer
- Sample Roman Coins
- Coin Pouch
Plus Digital Access to:
- All the leader guides in PDF format
- All the Rome Songs in MP3 Format (instrumental versions too!)
- Complete song lyrics in Power Point slide format
- All the Rome music videos in MP4 format
- The complete collection of clip art in JPG or AI format
- Decorating Places Video in MP4 format
- All the contents of the Make Yourself at Home in Rome Recruiting & Training DVD in MP4 format
Standard Starter Kit
Only $249.99
$349.99 in Canada
Ultimate Starter Kit
Contents Include:
- Ultimate Director Go-To Guide®
- Decorating Places: Rome (Digital Access)
- Rome Clip Art & Resources CD
- Make Yourself at Home in Rome Recruiting & Training DVD
- VBS P.R.O.® Instructions
- Extollo Leader Manual
- Apprenticeship Games Leader Manual
- Paul & The Underground Church Leader Manual
- Shopkeeper Manual
- Drama Team Leader Manual
- Sample Family Time Teaching Kit
- Extollo Music Leader 2-CD Set
- Extollo Music DVD
- Sample Set of Bible Memory Makers
- Marketplace Shop Craft Sample Pack
- Postcards from Rome Student Book
- Follow-Up Foto Frame™
- Name Badge
- Iron-on Transfer
- Sample Roman Coins
- Coin Pouch
Your Rome VBS Starter Kit Includes:
The Ultimate Director Go-To Guide contains everything you need to plan a successful program, recruit and train volunteers, publicize your program, and follow up with families after the big event.
Station Leader Manuals provide easy instructions for specific roles at your Rome VBS. Each manual includes an overview of each day’s Bible content, historical backgrounds, step-by-step directions for each activity, and guided discussion questions.
Helpful DVDs and CDs feature training resources, clip art, and marketing tools that make it easy to inspire and educate your church body. The Rome Decorating digital download gives you detailed instructions to create your Rome setting—and the Extollo Music DVD will have kids celebrating all week long!
Student Resources, including Bible Memory Makers and Marketplace Crafts, will keep kids talking about Rome throughout their VBS experience and long after they leave your church event.
Overview
Join Paul and the Underground Church!
Welcome to your 2026 Holy Land Adventure VBS—where the Bible comes to life right before your eyes! At Rome, everyone gets to explore first-hand the culture of Paul’s world. They'll experience the heartbreaking trials, joyous victories, and tear-filled celebrations of this unique Bible hero.
God’s Word comes alive as families enjoy traditional Bible-times customs, occupations, food, and even games!
How It Works
A Day at Rome VBS
Each day at Rome VBS, kids trek through field-tested rotations that reinforce relevant Bible Points and immerse kids in new adventures.
Learn more about each station
Daily Bible Content
Experiencing God’s Word
Every day in Rome is packed with Bible learning…and fun surprises! One memorable Bible Point is reinforced throughout each station, each day—making it easy to apply to everyday life long after VBS is over.
Select a day below to see the Bible content
Bible Point:
God’s love is a gift.
Key Bible Verse:
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
Bible Point:
God’s love changes us.
Key Bible Verse:
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.” (Romans 12:2)
Bible Point:
God’s love is always with us.
Key Bible Verse:
“And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.” (Romans 8:38)
Bible Point:
God’s love saves us.
Key Bible Verse:
“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8)
Bible Point:
God’s love is worth sharing.
Key Bible Verse:
“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ.” (Romans 1:16)
Decorating
Transform your church into the busy streets of a Roman city
It’s never been easier to transform plain walls or spaces into vibrant space-filling, kid-friendly scenes from ancient Rome!
Music
Music Families Will Love in a Format They Will Use
Rome music will be a big hit with families, and now it’s available to them on CD or in streaming format! Kids will celebrate the one true God through high-quality, upbeat worship music.