In many Christian denominations, a church usher is responsible for seating guests and maintaining the order and security of services. The role of a church usher is typically a volunteer position, and in the past was often considered one of honor, particularly if a church committee selects an usher by a nomination.

Organization

Church congregations often have a group of people that work as ushers led by a head usher. The ushers typically receive their instructions from the head usher. The head usher receives instructions directly from the pastor and is responsible for training and scheduling ushers.

Duties

The church usher has various duties. Depending on the church's denomination, size, and preferences, ushers may perform some or all of the following:

• Seat guests

• Collect the tithes and offering

• Invite the faithful forward to receive communion in rotation

• Keep order at the entrance of the sanctuary

• Distribute bulletins and service programs

• Handle disturbances

See also

• Steward (Methodism)

References

External links

• How to Usher in a Church - wikiHow

• Plusline:Usher Ministry Description