Church Usher Policy and Procedure (Sample) & General Guidelines

The Church Usher Policy and Procedure (Sample) and the General Guidelines (one page document) are available free to download, customize and print for your church administrative office, Human Resources Dept., etc. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at your convenience.

Church Usher Policy and Procedure

What is a Church Usher?

A Church Usher is a person who welcomes everyone who enters the church and always will reflect the warmth and welcome of Christ himself. They’re always conscious of Christ’s words: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”.

Ushers are friendly people who are hospitable to all age groups and nationalities. The Usher Ministry is open to all – women and men. Couples and families are encouraged to join this ministry.

The Church Usher Policy and Procedure sample below includes:

• Church Name and Policy Title
• Who are Ushers? - Ushers are people who welcome everyone who enters the church and always will reflect the warmth and welcome of Christ himself. They’re always conscious of Christ’s words: “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”. Ushers are friendly people who are hospitable to all age groups and nationalities. The Usher Ministry is open to all – women and men. Couples and families are encouraged to join this ministry.
• Appropriate Attire - A neat and especially reverential appearance is in keeping with the usher’s role as a visible example of reverence, welcome and hospitality. a. Men should wear collared shirt, dress slacks (no jeans, shorts or t-shirts). Sport coat and tie is preferred by not required. b. Women should wear an appropriate dress of acceptable length. No sundresses. Note: Everything ushers do sets an example for other members of the church. In addition, it’s imperative that Ushers are extremely aware of their surroundings and anything unusual taking place in the church that may require a “security” response.
• Scheduling - The scheduling of Ushers is done by the Usher Ministry Leader. In order to handle the necessary responsibilities a total of at least 1 Captain and 4 Ushers will be necessary for the morning and evening Sunday services. A total of at least 1 Captain and 3 Ushers will be necessary for the Wednesday evening church service.
  
• Seating - The proper place for seating of Ushers is at the back of the church, near the main entrance, and at any location that provides a clear view of most entry/exit doors. Always being attentive to the needs of the faithful, they should sit or stand in those places which would enable them to best exercise their ministerial role and allow for optimal focus on safety.
• Procedures Before Church Service - 1. Arrive at the church 15-20 minutes prior to the start of the service to pick up your name badge and sign in. 2. Greet people as they enter the church. Do not congregate in the same place; spread out to all sets of doors in the worship space. Make sure to keep any conversation reserved to outside of the sanctuary and to preserve the silence of the main body of the church. (For more, see policy and procedure below.)
• Procedures During the Church Service - 1. Once the church services have started, make sure the doors are closed between the Foyer and the sanctuary. 2. It’s appropriate that at least 2 or 3 Ushers stay in the back of the sanctuary area during this time to monitor the sanctuary. 3. During the preaching, it’s important to gently ask latecomers to remain in the back of the sanctuary until the appropriate pause so that they do not distract the congregation from their worship. Ushers should be stationed along the outer parameter of the assembly to help facilitate seating for latecomers and be aware of any safety concerns.
• Procedures After the Church Service -      1. Captain and Ushers are expected to remain 5 to 10 minutes after the service to hand out bulletins and/or straighten up the pews. 2. Close the doors to form a sound barrier and a quieter place for those in the sanctuary are who wish to pray.
• Important Information that all Ushers Should Know - See policy and procedure below for this information.
• In Case Someone Falls, Passes Out, or is Otherwise Injured in the Church - See policy and procedure below for this information.
• Signatures - Senior Pastor and Usher Ministry Leader's Signature
  
• Revised Date
  

Click here for the free sample Usher Job Descriptions.

The Church Usher General Guidelines (one page document) is available below to download, customize and print for a quick read to refresh your Ushers before the church service, etc.

Church Usher Policy and Procedure (Sample)

Church Usher General Guidelines

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