Ushers Protocols

Here at B.A.C.E. we understand our roles and responsibilities as ushers and endeavour to carry it out with excellency, respecting you as an individual. You will be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome, escorted to a comfortable seat and you will always have access to an usher should you require anything further.

USHERS PROTOCOL

A well-trained usher is one of the church’s GREATEST ASSETS!

Ushers promote church growth by making visitors feel welcome;

Protect the anointing by minimizing distractions;

Provide good role models during the collection of the offering;

Help members find seats quickly;

Pay attention to the people on the rostrum; making themselves available to their needs;

Be on hand to help the venerable, elderly and disabled during service;

Be on hand to make the first-time visitor feel comfortable;

Ensure that the visitors book is completed by first time visitors;

Inform first time visitors of the whereabouts of the toilet facilities;

Advise members and visitors to switch off mobiles before entering the sanctuary;

Ensure that there is no eating in the sanctuary;

Ensure bibles and songbooks are available to anyone requesting them

The Duties & Responsibilities of church ushers

An usher’s theme:

“I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” - Psalm 84:10

⦁ Arrive prior to brethren, ensuring rostrum necessities are in place (water, tissues and oil)

⦁ Assist in promoting an atmosphere for worship and reverence in the House of God for all & identifying & managing ungodly spirits from disrupting the service.

⦁ Promote the overall smooth running before, during and after of the service

⦁ Raise awareness of potential emergency health and safety issues, reduce mobile phone use enabling their limited disturbance for brethren and the Holy Spirit & identifying the toilet facilities for new visitors

⦁ To be identifiable as ushers by coordinated clothing or name badges

⦁ Positioned to provide a welcoming warm smile and handshake for both visitors & brethren

⦁ Offer practical assistance escorting brethren to their seats or those requiring additional support throughout the service (Colossians 4:24)

⦁ Being ready to assist those ministering at the rostrum/podium

⦁ Ready to provide assistance with bibles, hymnals, musical instruments promoting inclusion during the service

⦁ Promote children and young people to be reverent throughout the service (no running, walking during scripture reading) to minimise any distractions

⦁ To facilitate safe parking during larger gatherings & reduce the impact of potential thefts

⦁ Assist with collecting and counting all tithes & offerings thus promoting the need for upholding honest and integrity qualities

⦁ Attend to the needs of the Pastor

⦁ Attend to the needs of the Guest Speakers & invited guests

⦁ Inform brethren & visitors of any forthcoming announcements

⦁ Identify & addressing the need for additional seating

⦁ Ensure any walkways are not blocked & kept free flowing

⦁ Providing blankets for women who are ‘resting in the Spirit’

⦁ Ensure those’ under the spirit’ are protected from harming themselves or others

⦁ Greeting visitors as they leave with a small, friendly smile ensuring they warmth feel welcome to return again

⦁ Ensure the church is cleaned and left in a tidy manner for the forthcoming service.

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE !!