Church usher

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.

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.^[1]

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

• Steward (Methodism)

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