Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is a week-long summer program aimed at getting kids involved and moving in our churches. What’s a summer without a VBS program? Join our hands-on training that will show you how to have a successful program in your own church. This year we will offer conference training on Monumental and a separate training from the NAD’s Jasper Canyon.

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Registration Info

Early bird registration $15 + VBS Shirt – January 4 to February 1

Regular registration $20- February 2 to March 1

Late registration $25– March 2 to March 20

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Fun and Interactive Programs

Each year we offer new themes and programs for your church to do. You can choose from Group's Monumental, and the NAD's Jasper Canyon

FAQ

You Have Questions. We have answers.

This year we are offering churches the opportunity to choose from Group’s Monumental and NAD’s Jasper Canyon. Our Youth Department will be providing training on Monumental and will feature a representative to share Jasper Canyon training separately.

Before VBS: Submit VBS Funding Request 
  • Funding requests are due before October 31, the year before VBS.  For instance, VBS funding requests for the VBS 2022 is due before October 31, 2021. 
After VBS: Submit VBS Report
  • Due by October 31 of the same year VBS was held. This report lets us know how many attended your church’s VBS, the type of VBS that was done, etc.

Visit www.seccyouth.com/resources and scroll down to the Family & Children’s Resources section or the form section on this web page. A request form and report form must be filled out for assistance.

We offer the forms you need online. We utilize Google Drive for these forms. You can download or save the form as a copy and send it back to us!

We do not offer any other funds other than VBS Funding, however, you can check with Evangelism and also your Ministry Department at the Conference office to see if they offer any further assistance. 

For any further questions, please call 951-509-2260 or email childmin@seccsda.org

Isaac Kim

Associate Youth Director

Pastor Isaac Kim grew up in Atlanta, Georgia but has lived in SoCal and worked in SECC at Calimesa SDA for 20 years. He attended Atlanta Adventist Academy where his chaplain/bible teacher made a huge impact in his life where he discovered he wanted to do the same. While at the Calimesa church, Isaac served in various capacities including Children and Family Ministries for 12 years. He likes to work collaboratively with ministry teams, cheerleading ministry leaders, and creating space for people to share life together. Isaac and his two boys enjoy sports, both playing and watching. They are Falcons, Warriors, and Braves fans. Isaac strives to be the best dad that he can be by modeling the love of Jesus and believes that the message of the Gospel shows up in different ways along our journey. The most recent time the gospel was real to him was during his wife’s health journey.

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Judi Jeffreys

Office Manager

Judi Jeffreys has been a part of the SECC Youth Ministries for 20+ years serving as the office manager and working alongside the team to keep youth ministries thriving in SECC. Judi uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others and is inspired daily by those with whom she serves.The gospel message became real to her as a young adult when she accepted the Adventist message and truly grasped the love of God. Judi’s motto is, "Change brings growth, growth brings growing pains, and growing pains brings change." Originally born in Colorado, Judi was raised a Southern California girl and loves all types of foods, but her taste buds fancy Asian foods, especially Thai and Indonesian. Judi married her high school sweetheart, Greg, and is proud of their adult children, Leigh, Mark, and Megan. When not working, Judi can be found riding a motorcycle, scuba diving, relaxing with yoga, taking long walks, or just spending time with her family.

Aren Rennacker

Youth Director

Aren Rennacker was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He became an Adventist as a teenager thanks to the incredible influence of his church and academy. After graduating from Pacific Union College with a degree in Journalism, he served as a youth and young adult pastor at two wonderful SECC churches, Calimesa and Oceanside, while completing his Masters of Theological Studies from La Sierra University. In 2019, Aren became Director of Youth Ministries for the SECC, a position he cherishes. Aren loves connecting with pastors, speaking to young people, and serving the youth ministries leaders of our conference. His greatest passion is to empower youth and young adults to live the Gospel in new and relevant ways. Aside from ministry, Aren also enjoys basketball, stories, and a fresh bowl of oatmeal. He and his lovely wife Paige were married in 2020.