Greeting as Ministry

How the usher/greeter's role fits into the ministry of the church.

Phillip Johnson, one of the more widely-acclaimed American architects, designed several noteworthy buildings in the country, including the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California. According to Johnson, the most important part of any structure is the "goes-into." The "goes-into" is that part or place where a person "goes-into" the experience or the building.

The "goes-into" in a building is what:

• the tee shot is to golf …
• the opening is to a speech …
• the overture is to a symphony …
• the first impression is to a new relationship.

The "goes-into" is what greeters and ushers are for the local church, and, in some cases, for Jesus Christ. Read more