Posted on May 25, 2009 - by rfrank

Getting bus kids lined up

We’ve been having a problem the past few months at dismissal time in Kid’s Church. Getting four bus loads of kids lined up and out in an “orderly fashion” isn’t the easiest task in the world (at least for me).

Three weeks ago I decided I had to do something. I came up with 12 different ways (1 each week) to reward kids that line up and do what they are asked. I chose 12 because I’m smart enough to know that if I do it the same every week it won’t last.

It’s working! The bus leaders have been coming into kids church with their jaws on the floor. The kids are lined up, quiet and walk in single file line out to the bus.

Here’s my point. For months I was frustrated and knew that something needed to change. Once I decided to give myself a kick in the butt and do something new it was fixed. What do you need to change to fix that problem you’ve been having? Try it! I bet you’ll find it just might work.