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Children are the heart of our youth. At the youngest of age to pre-teens, there are so many opportunities for children to be apart of youth ministries. Specifically designed with them in mind, we partner with our churches to provide programs such as annual Vacation Bible Schools, Adventurer clubs, Sabbath School lessons, and so much more. Our hope is for children to experience an engaging safe-space to try many new things.

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VBS Materials

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VBS Training
Ministry Resources

Conference Leaders.

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Isaac Kim

Associate Youth Director, Children's Ministries

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Noriezl Bencito

Secretary, Children's Ministries

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Summer fun is about to begin

Vacation Bible School programs have been taking over our churches during the summer for countless years. Kids have been able to run, stretch, try new activities and foods, and play fun games. The success of our VBS relies on volunteers like you! This year, our Vacation Bible School training is virtual! Don't miss out on getting all the resources and materials you need to make VBS in your church a success.

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Vacation Bible School

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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 AdventSource, InterAmerican Division, NAD.

Vacation Bible School

Virtual Training

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FAQ

You Have Questions. We have answers.

Funding Process
  1. 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. 

  1. 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.
Where can I find the VBS Funding Request and the VBS Report Form?

Visit www.seccyouth.com/resources and scroll down to the Family & Children’s Resources section

What if I did not request funding for this VBS Season and the October 31st deadline has already passed?

We accept late requests, however, approval is subject on the availability of funds. To submit a late request, please email Noriezl.Bencito@seccsda.org

Are there any additional funds available other than VBS Funding?

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. 

Do I have to fill out the forms online?

Fortunately, yes!  We are striving to “Go Green”.  Not only will it help the environment, but it will allow us to keep costs down for our churches.

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

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

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Isaac Kim

Associate Youth Director

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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

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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

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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.