Overview

The usher ministry creates, maintains, and increases the flow between the people and God through prayer, assisting ministers, and those attending with: seating, altar ministry, and crowd movement.

Head of Ushers

Kenny Leyda

Role of an usher

* Assist people’s need of comfort and minimal interruption during an experience or event.

* Be an extension of ministry.

* Effect the spiritual atmosphere through prayer, intercession, and discernment.

* Both men and women may serve as ushers.

When do ushers serve?

* Sunday morning experiences

* Regionwide prayer (once each month)

* Special events

* Ushers typically serve 2-3 times per month.

Responsibilities of an usher:

* Arrive 45 minutes prior to the experience

* Seating

* Encourage attention during services and minimize interruptions.

* Discourage small talk and discussion groups from forming near entrance/exit

* Participate in the collection of the offering

* Assist with flow of people during communion

* Adding/removing chairs, equipment during experience.

* Assist in cleanup of the sanctuary