title: Church usher
text: # Church usher
  
  In many denominations of the Christian Church, a Church usher (not to be confused with church greeter) 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.
  
  ## History
  
  The concept of an usher is not new. In the Old Testament, there were positions addressed as "Doorkeepers" or "Gatekeepers", and their roles were very $similar.^{(2Kings22:4)(1Chronicles9:17-27)(Psalms84:10)}$
  
  ## Organization
  
  Churches 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.
  
  ### Dress
  
  Traditionally ushers wore three piece suits. In most contemporary churches, a more casual dress style has become acceptable.
  
  ## Duties
  
  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
  