Hostesses
Hostesses are among the first contacts a guest will make when entering the PODQ. Members of this Guest Relations Team strive to create an atmosphere of genuine love, concern, and care while establishing a positive relationship with guests.
Hostesses acquire the name, address, and phone number of each guest, which will be used by the Visitor Follow-Up ministry. Creating a positive first impression, hostesses greet guests, help adults and children locate their classes, and connect guests with family or friends. The Hostess Department works in conjunction with the Usher Department to seat guests and attend to any special needs.
The hostesses encourage spiritual growth by praying with guests. As guests leave, it is the goal of each hostess to once again acknowledge the guest and extend a personal invitation to return to future services or special events.
All hostesses must demonstrate the following qualities:
a servant attitude
friendliness with a ready smile
compassion and sensitivity
self-confidence to initiate conversation
loyalty to the church and to the PODQ pastors and doctrine
a heart for soul winning and discipleship
If you are a visitor to the PODQ--or part of the PODQ family--please feel free to ask for assistance from any hostess. We would be happy to answer your questions or assist you whenever possible!
USHERS
The usher ministry includes not only the sanctuary ushers, but parking ushers as well. Ushers serve as doorkeepers during all services and special events.
Maintaining order and orchestrating movement during services is important, thus establishing the usher as a "watchman on the wall." The PODQ usher is considered to be a guardian or protector of God's anointing by being the one who prevents needless human interruptions. It is also the goal of each member of the team to maintain hospitable dignity in responding to the needs of the PODQ's guests.
Another important responsibility of all ushers is to act as members of a public relations department for Pastor by representing the church as friendly, warm, and inviting to each individual that comes through the doors of the PODQ.
Ushers seek to impact every guest with love and efficiency by: warmly welcoming each guest with outstretched hand and a smile; seating each guest in a comfortable, accessible seat; providing guests with a copy of any available printed material; introducing guests to the person with whom they are seated; and inviting guests to return to the PODQ.
An usher must demonstrate the following qualities:
a servant attitude
friendliness with a smile
compassion and sensitivity
loyalty to pastor, doctrine, and church
a love for souls
If you are a visitor to the PODQ--or part of the PODQ family--please feel free to ask for assistance from any usher. We would be happy to answer your questions or assist you whenever possible!