The ministry of Ushering is a vital part of our church ministry. Ushers represent the church in a very visible way, and help set the tone in preparation for the worship service, as well as assist with the smooth operation within the service. With this in mind, ushers need to come prayed up so that they can be prepared to minister in each and every service.

While people enter the Sanctuary, ushers should also give a warm greeting, calling people by name when possible, and helping them with seating once the Sanctuary begins to fill up. This may include asking people who sit near the aisles to move in toward the center of the section when others come to be seated. It also involves keeping aware of where the vacant seats are within the particular section.

When the Order of Service calls for the doors to be closed at a particular time, it means that no one should be allowed to enter during that period of time. Members should be kindly asked to wait for the completion of the prayer or Scripture reading.  When someone needs to leave the service after it has begun, the ushers should be sensitive as to when they would be permitted back into the sanctuary. Perhaps the person would be asked to sit in the back for a few moments until an appropriate time for them to move. These guidelines are designed to minimize distractions for others who are wanting to enter into worship and/or listen to the preaching of the Word.

To better enable Ushers to see those who are raising their hands, the distribution of the information packet to visitors will also begin at the front of the sanctuary. One usher for each aisle will come to the front with packets in hand, and then work towards the back as they see hands raised.

At the close of the service they will be prepared to open the doors and greet the members who immediately leave the sanctuary. If they wish to sit with their wife or other members of your family, they may invite them to sit in the pew where their reserved seat is located.

If name badges are available the Usher Captains will make them available to the ushers who serve in their respective services.

The encouragement of ushers who are presently serving, as well as the recruitment of future ushers is a responsibility that can be shared by all of those presently serving. Ushers should take time to become acquainted with other ushers with whom they are serving, and always be on the lookout for members who would be capable of serving, asking them to pray about it, and receiving permission for their name to be given to one of the Usher Captains or the Head Usher.

Ushers should never be reluctant to ask questions concerning various aspects of the ushering ministry. These questions will help the Usher Captains address an area of need, as many others will no doubt have a similar question.

The dress requirements for the ushering ministry may at times seem inconvenient or perhaps uncomfortable. However, not only does it add dignity to the ministry, but also provides unity as well as less of a distraction to people who are gathering to worship. If this is a sacrifice, certainly ushers who are willing to make it will be blessed as they do it as unto the Lord.

Even if detailed policies have not yet been worked out for emergency situations, ushers need to be ready at all times to respond as directed when there is a disturbance, illness, or other situation that requires special attention.

 It will be required that each ushers present themselves to their appointed place on time, and in a very consistent manner. Each person involved should be diligent to pray and believe that the steps that the strengthening of this ministry will be effective, with the result of great blessing for the entire congregation that gathers at our church.