Church Usher: Servant of God: Proven Methods for Effective Ushering
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Overview
Church Usher: Servant of God (A Concise Ministry Manual) Updated Edition by David R. Enlow is a brief concise book 68 pages in length that give the church a good look at an often overlooked vital ministry within the church. In the past, the role of the church usher has often been underestimated by church leadership. Anyone can help do this job some say. Proven methods of effective ushering is a concept, but the ministry of ushering takes on new dignity and in this practical and biblically based study prepared in consultation with ushers from small to large churches. Church Usher: Servant of God may be used as a self-improvement study for individuals or taught in a class setting. Head ushers will find it an excellent reference tool for the execution of their duties for their team. Each short chapter ends with a summary and thought provoking questions to stir discussion and to help with further study.
Top Highlights
“The usher should constantly remind himself: ‘I serve the Lord Christ.’” (source)
“Rev. Donald A. Wiggins: ‘Seat late-comers, distribute bulletins, welcome visitors, receive tithes and offerings, control lights and sound system, control thermostats and doors, handle phone calls during services, secure building, handle emergencies.’” (source)
“Members of their ushering staff keep in close contact with each other, remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other significant observances of their co-laborers. They show and express personal concern for each other. Their annual Christmas dinner, with their wives, features food, fun and games, along with singing and a brief devotional message. A wholesome camaraderie exists among the ushers.” (source)
“He should know enough about the church doctrinally and administratively to answer the ‘chance’ question that may be asked by a visitor.’” (source)
“I had rather be a doorkeeper [italics added] in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.’” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Church Usher: Servant of God: Proven Methods for Effective Ushering
- Author: Enlow, David R.
- Publisher: Wingspread
- Publication Date: 2006
- ISBN: 9781600669934