Board of Trustees as Good Stewards
In the United Methodist Church, the Board of Trustees plays a crucial role in overseeing property management and enabling discipleship. They collaborate with church leadership, follow legal requirements, and communicate effectively with the congregation. Trustee makeup includes diverse membership, and elections follow specific guidelines. Officers are elected annually to lead the board effectively.
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Board of Trustees as Good Stewards In your United Methodist Church 2022 Webinar by Superintendents Suzanne Block, Jeff McDowell, Nancy Adams for the Southern Tier Region, Upper NY conference
UM Book of Discipline, most current version (2016), (Free version online) Utilize knowledge of Pastor, DS, Conference and general church in decision- making Umc.org; gcfa.org; cokesbury.com Order Booklet from Cokesbury.com, titled Guidelines for Leading your Congregation: Trustees
Trustees are to Be Stewards of the property God has entrusted to the congregation. Supervise and Maintain property use Follow legal and conference requirements Enable & empower the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ using the property (job description, Discipleship Ministries)
Trustees are to Be familiar and have access to the Book of Discipline. Para 201, 202 and 2525-2535 Collaborate with church council and pastor in the safety, direction and work of the church Communicate well and often with congregation
Trustee Makeup Trustee Makeup: 3-9 Members At least a third laywomen At least a third laymen At least 2/3 local church members of your church
Trustee Makeup Trustee Makeup: Servants of Christ s church gifts of serving, helping, administration, giving, evangelism skills for property and asset management interest in the community s needs
Trustee Election Trustee Election: by Charge or Church Conference Named by Nominating Committee Divided into 3 classes Members are elected in 3-year terms and can succeed themselves Only new or renewing Members must be approved at charge conference Ad interim members may be added via specially called charge conference with DS
Trustee Officers Trustee Officers: elected by new class in January! Must elect officers in 1st30 days of every new year Officers are chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary. (Treasurer, only if needed) Chairperson: effective ministry leadership, stewardship of assets, and evidence of active and growing discipleship.
Trustee meetings Trustee meetings Called by pastor or chairperson published in advance to all trustees Minimum is once per year; between 4-10 meetings / year is much more effective Minutes must be taken and filed as official record in church office Quorum = majority of elected members (para. 2532)
Trustee powers & limits Trustee powers & limits Directed in duties by Charge Conference Church Council represents Charge conf. in between it s meetings Supervise & Oversee all real property and assets May not violate the rights of any church organization May not prevent or interfere with pastor in services, meetings, etc. which are within the UMC law, usage and customs (para. 2533)
Trustee Trustee - - Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Review insurance coverage, other contracts Respond to building and ground needs Create building use parameters / policies Administer bequests and trusts Align investments with UMC social principles
Trustee Trustee - - Specific Duties: Specific Duties: Annual accessibility audit Annual parsonage report Annual trustee charge conference forms Protect the ministry with adherence to safe sanctuaries policies Give regular and thorough reports to the church council and congregation
Communicate with superintendent when: Communicate with superintendent when: Property damage has occurred A report of sexual or financial misconduct has been made Personal injury of a paid staff person / pastor Questions about liability Purchase, Repairs, or Sale of any property
Board of Trustees Board of Trustees as Good Stewards as Good Stewards May the Lord guard your steps and establish your path, as you serve the church of Jesus Christ.
