Church ushers are responsible for welcoming parishioners into the church. The job description of a church usher describes how the individual serves the church through hospitality, courtesy, and educating visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Church Usher
- Attends all church services.
- Stands at the church’s entryway and greets church visitors as they arrive.
- Escorts individuals to their seats or directs them as to empty seats in the sanctuary.
- Helps those who need special seating or accommodations.
- Collects tithes at the appointed time during the service.
- Reports to the pastor and church deacons.
- Distributes pamphlets, church bulletins, and literature on the church to visitors as they arrive and as they depart.
- Keeps the entry area clean and clear of debris including snow, mud, leaves, and other environmental detritus that might arise due to inclement weather.
- Keeps individuals and items out of the aisles to allow easy traffic flow and conform to fire safety codes.
- Represents the church by keeping a smiling face at every service.
- Assists with parking for individuals who need to be dropped off at the door or may have additional mobility issues.
- Arrives at least fifteen minutes before every service and remains after to help clean up and socialize with lingering parishioners.
- Makes introductions between new visitors and regular church members.
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