Local Church Board of Trustees Welcome… How would you complete the posted sentence: A servant leader is…. Think on that for a little bit…   Opening Prayer: Gracious and Loving God, we come together as servant leaders of your church, as parts of the body of Christ. Open us to the presence of your Holy Spirit and fill us—our time, our conversations, our reflections, our doubts, our fears, our hopes, and our plans— with the joy of exploration and the wisdom of your love. We gather together to learn and to lead, and we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

WHERE IS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE’S ROLE IN THE CYCLE OF DISCIPLESHIP? Reach Out & Receive Relate People To God Making Disciples Send Forth to Live Transformed & Transforming Lives Blessed to be a Blessing – From the 2017 – 2020 Guidelines If you are here… you have said “Yes” to servant leadership. You are blessed to be a blessing. What does that mean? Open floor to response. The work of servant leaders—your work—is to open a way for God to work through you and the resources available to you in a particular ministry area, for you are about God’s work. As stewards of the mysteries of God, servant leaders are entrusted with the precious and vital task of managing and using God’s gifts in the ongoing work of transformation. Who can tell me what the Mission of the United Methodist Church is? BOD PP120 – To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. BOD PP122 – Process for carrying out this Mission – above “Cycle of Discipleship” Every ministry area and group, from finance to missions, engages in all aspects of this cycle. We are here today to help you see how that is true for the Trustee ministry area. When you begin to consider all of the work you do as ministry to fulfill God’s mission through your congregation, each task, report, and conversation becomes a step toward transforming the world into the kingdom of God. Thank you for saying “Yes” and leading your churches into the Future. Nurture & Strengthen In the Christian Faith

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES OF THE LOCAL CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES? Definition– Paragraphs 2525-2551, Book of Discipline 2016 .Membership – Board consists of not fewer than three nor more than nine persons, recommended that at east one-third be laywomen, and that at east one-third be laymen. Must be of legal age, and at least two-thirds be professing members of the United Methodist Church. The pastor is not a voting member unless elected as a member. Elections divided into three classes, with equal number, on a staggered basis. DISCUSS SINGLE BOARD STRUCTURE

DUTIES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CONTINUED The Board of trustees shall provide for the security of its funds, keep an accurate record of its proceedings, and report to the charge conference. NOTE: The Charge Conference has authority over the Board of Trustees. OFFICERS: The Board of Trustees elect their own officers each year: Chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and if required, a treasurer.

DUTIES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CONTINUED Meetings: Meet at call of the pastor or chairperson at least annually. NOTE: A majority of the members of trustees shall constitute a quorum. Typically, Board of Trustees has supervision, oversight, and care of all real property, and may not prevent or interfere with the pastor in the use of any property for religions services or other proper meetings or purposes.

DUTIES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CONTINUED INSURANCE; Annually compare the existence and adequacy of the church’s insurance coverages. NOTE: THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REQUIRE MINIMUM COVERAGES AS OUTLINED IN THE CONFERENCE JOURNAL. Chairperson conducts Annual review of parsonage, along with pastor-parish relations committee representative. All bequests are received by Board of Trustees. Annual Accessibility Audit Parsonage standards in the journal! No longer required to turn in accessibility audit but you should do one. CC forms asks if you do one.

DUTIES OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES - CONTINUED If local church is not incorporated, Board of Trustees are encouraged to incorporate. Any real property owned by an incorporated church may be sold, transferred leased, etc., must have the following: Written consent of pastor and district superintendent. Any required contract, deed, bill of sale, mortgage, etc., signed by two officers of Board of Trustees. Report to Charge Conference annually on all actions taken, inventory of property and valuation, insurance coverage. See paragraph 2550 for complete list. INCORPORATION!! Why is it important and how to do it. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR DEEDS ARE? Paragraphs 2525-2551 – covers Local church property

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