{"product_id":"9780997909500","title":"Guide for Ushering in the 21st Century: Ushering in Small Church Settings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuide for Ushering in the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century \u003c\/em\u003eis an autobiographical narrative\/exposition of ushering that presents actual experiences behind God-guided usher team developments. However, this is no ordinary “How To” Christian book. It is a real story, with real characters in real-life situations that take place on a small church campus. The conflict and climax encountered through an effort to train ushers as key point people in church reflects a challenge that every church experiences. The plot thickens with explicit detail that describes real events that happen behind the corridors of the church when leadership seeks to change structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters 1-3 introduces the reader to the difficulties of initiating training for ushers and “what” it takes to get started, and “how’ to start. Chapters 4-5 demonstrates recruiting and preparing ushers. Then the author describes the discipline necessary to acclimate to structure, which invariably leads to resistance. The plot thickens with conflict through Chapters 6-9. In Chapter 10 the plot reaches a Climax as the leader of the team \u003cem\u003eimplodes\u003c\/em\u003e as organizing efforts \u003cem\u003eexplode\u003c\/em\u003e! In Chapters 11-15 the plot changes direction and reads like a novel! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the end, the author takes a “low road” of humility to point out the importance of forgiveness that heals relationships and becomes the key to change. It is a must read for every serious pastor and leader who see the ushering team as a ministry of “Helps” to come alongside worship. The author says, \u003cem\u003e“Ushers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e provide a vital service that relieves other departments of burdens by providing total care for the congregation and visitors\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cem\u003e” \u003c\/em\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JJ Planter Books Self-Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49898542268656,"sku":"9780997909500","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780997909500","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}