In 1988 I rode the church bus to Midland Baptist Church for the first time. I was 4 years old. And that started my years as a “bus kid.” For the next 12 years, off and on, I would ride the bus to church. I grew up in a home where Christ was never mentioned except as a curse word. […]
Bus Ministry Basics Blog
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So you have a bus and your bus ministry is growing and you want to add a second or third bus to your fleet. I know it is not always possible to do but it would be worth trying to get a second bus that has the same engine and body that your current bus has. There are many advantages […]
A criticism leveled against the bus ministry by the Pharisees is that the bus ministry won’t pay for itself. They argue, that who is going to pay for hauling all those dirty little kids to “our” church? Sometime ago I sat in the home of a friend in another state who, with a group of others, were in the process […]
Some people are under the impression that special days in a church just happen and that the preparation comes together on its own. Having a push of any kind takes hard work and much preparation if it is to be effective. A push is a time when our bus routes strive to see as many guests in attendance as possible […]
GOING TO THE DOORS One of the best ways to maintain safety on the bus ride is to walk the children from their door to the bus and to take them home in the same fashion. When the children are being picked up, it is important to cross the street only in front of the bus (not behind the bus). […]
The Bus Captain Guidelines Each captain of a route is entrusted with the responsibility of following all the guidelines of our bus ministry and ensuring that the workers on his bus do the same. He must meet all the spiritual requirements for leadership set down by our pastor. He is expected to pray regularly for each rider, and he is […]
Someone has donated a bus to your church or your church has just purchased a bus through a giving project. What’s next? Well, you are going to need a bus driver. Some may think that there is no glory in becoming a bus driver. To begin with, we know that this is not the correct or Biblical approach to service. […]
Special Situations If you run into an abandoned or unused track, treat it as a useable track and approach it the same way you would as a track being heavily used. Be on the lookout for malfunctioning crossing gates and lights. You should never drive around a malfunctioning gate. It is extremely dangerous and illegal. If you suspect a malfunction, […]
Additional Safety Techniques When approaching the crossing, slow down and test your brakes to make sure they will safely bring the bus to a complete stop. Keep your foot on the brake so you can’t move or be shoved into the path of the train. Never attempt to pass, stop, or back up on the railroad tracks. Never change gears […]
Every state has different laws and regulations for crossing railroad tracks in a school bus. If you have any questions about your state laws or districts policies be sure to bring them up to your supervisor. In general, school buses must stop at all crossings, with or without passengers, and ensure it is safe before proceeding across the tracks. […]