How Do You Manage Problem Kids In A Church Event?
Church events are exciting times of ministry in the life of a church. Christmas plays and vacation Bible schools are two major events that children regularly attend. At these events, you may have kids who are not accustomed to being at church. Some may lack regular discipline and will test the boundaries of your classrooms and events. For the welfare of all who want to attend your church events, including the difficult children themselves, rein in your discipline problems by being prepared and patient. Greet the child and parents when they enter the church. Introduce yourself and ask their names. This helps develop a rapport between the church and the child. Lead the family to seating in the church that may be less disturbing if the child acts up. A seat in the front row is probably not best, because it will put him in full view of the church. If the child attends the church event by himself, then assign a reliable church leader to sit with him during the event. Make announcements from
