Local church board of trustees qualificationsin each pastoral charge consisting of one local church, there shall be a board of trustees, consisting of not fewer than three nor more than nine persons, and it is recommended that at least onethird be laywomen and that at least onethird be laymen. The book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest. The term trustees as used in the book of discipline of the united methodist church may be construed to be synonymous with director of corporations when. Full text of book of discipline african methodist episcopal. Cemetry guidelines aldersgate united methodist church. Local church board of trustees book of discipline 2524 2532. May 24, 2019 resolution 201919l, from the board of trustees, confirms that new disaffiliation guidelines in paragraph 2553 of the book of discipline will temporarily supersede rules approved by the 2015 annual conference resolution 201517 when it accepted terms of the disaffiliation of wesley umc quarryville. Ad council meetings are the first thursday of every month at 7. The editors, in the exercise of their judgment, shall have the authority to make changes in wording as may be necessary to. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings and have a part in the ministry of our church. Also, the book of discipline requires the staff pastor parish relations committee spprc to meet at least quarterly. The responsibilities of trustees in congregations often involves legal understanding and compliance with local, state and even federal law regarding property, bequests and foundations. Nov 02, 2010 trustees job description approved by the trustees on november 2, 2010 the duties and responsibilities of the fumc board of trustees the following is taken from the 2006 manual for trustees prepared by north central district office of the florida conference and from the book of discipline, 259. To supervise and maintain all property belonging to main street united methodist church so that the ministries of the congregation can be effective.
Beloved brethren, we deem it necessary to annex to our book of discipline, a brief statement of our rise and progress, which we hope will be satisfactory, and conducive to your edification and growth in the knowledge of our lord jesus christ. Stewards and trustees african methodist episcopal church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church. For instance, the book of discipline requires the trustees to have a minimum of three members. This guideline is intended to be a guide as you begin fulfilling your responsibilities, and a reference throughout your tenure as trustee. African methodist episcopal church, william david chappelle, richard robert wright, benjamin tucker tanner full view. Local church trustees deal directly with the conferences insurance brokers to have. The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant.
The audit shall be conducted for the purpose of reasonably verifying the reliability of financial reporting, determining whether assets are being safeguarded, and determining compliance with local law, local church policies and procedures, and the book of discipline. Cemetery plots shall not be sold or otherwise alienated in the cemetery. The term trustees as used in the book of discipline of the united methodist church may be construed to be synonymous with director of corporations when required to comply with law. Jun 15, 2016 in trustees of the alpine methodist episcopal church v. Being a trustee of your local church is an important role and one in which you can take great pleasure. The book of discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over two hundred years of the general conferences of the denominations that now form the united methodist church. At no cost, you may view an online version of the 2016 book of discipline andor book of resolutions 2016. The trustee members are nominated and elected at the annual charge conference upon nomination of the coon mmittee nominations and leadership development. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that cover. United methodist local church committee and officer. In each pastoral charge consisting of one local church, there shall be a board of trustees, consisting of not fewer than three nor more than nine persons, and it is recommended that at least onethird be laywomen and that at least onethird be laymen.
All properties of united methodist local churches and other united methodist agencies and institutions are held, in trust, for the benefit of the entire denomination, and ownership and usage of church property is subject to the discipline. The local church board of trustees is an important part of the local church. The book of discipline clearly indicates that all local church property, not just real estate, is held in trust for the united methodist church. Presented below are the basics how the board is organized. The board of trustees shall have supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the local church and all property and equipment acquired directly by the local church the united methodist book of discipline, 2008, 2532.
According to the 2008 book of discipline of the united methodist church book of discipline, the board of trustees shall have the supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist. The doctrine and discipline of the ame church, 2012, page 64. In trustees of the alpine methodist episcopal church v. Book of discipline addendum and errata december 2019. The trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law, and at least twothirds shall be professing members of the united methodist church see 258. The trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law. The decisions trustees make must generally be approved by the entire board of trustees. The duties and organization of the board of trustees can be found in the 2008. The trustees of a methodist church, whether or not it is incorporated, shall be elected by its charge conference in accordance with the discipline of the united methodist church, as authorized and. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life.
A local church interested in disaffiliating must complete and submit an application for consideration to the conference board of trustees by feb. At least onethird of the trustees shall be laywomen, one third laymen, and two thirds must be members of the united methodist church. Purpose the church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. The trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law, and at least twothirds shall be. Board of trustees vandalia united methodist church. The trustees are amenable to the charge conference and as such are required to make an annual report 2550. Methodist church describes, among other things, the ministry of all united. Nor shall it absolve a local church or church agency or the board of trustees of either, of its responsibility and accountability to the united methodist church, including the responsibility to hold all of its property in trust for the united methodist church. Local church purchase of real property checklist, 2000. Permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee a charge conference may establish a local church permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee. Full text of book of discipline african methodist episcopal church 1920 see other formats. The book of discipline of the united methodist church describes the specific responsibilities of board, committees, and work areas.
Book of discipline of the united methodist church par. The book editor, the secretary of the general conference, the publisher of the united methodist church, and the committee on correlation and editorial revision shall be charged with editing the book of discipline. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 paragraph 2534 2534. The responsibilities of the trustees shall include, but not be. There may be a person who is involved in your congregation, not yet a member, who would make a good trustee. The united methodist book of discipline, 2008, 2532. New disaffiliationrelated resolutions added for ac2019. The mission of the church is to make disciples of jesus christ for the transformation of the world.
Cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. Others may serve as a parsonage committee, while others could see to other needs church van, other buildings, etc. Additional reports should be made as requested by the charge conference or church council or equivalent. There shall be a committee on finance, elected annually by the charge conference upon recommendation by the committee on nominations and leadership development or from the floor, composed of the chairperson. Conference trustees eastern pa conference of the umc.
Board of trustees and the treasurers office by the district superintendent at the time of the closing of a church. Kim or defendant is an ordained elder in a retired relationship with the greater new jersey annual conference of the united methodist church. If, then, three members of the leadership team are designated as trustees, that requirement is satisfied. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, part i. General provisions see attachment 2 for definitions a. The qualifications and duties of local pastors, associate members, provisional members, and full members are set forth in the book of discipline of the united methodist church, and we believe they flow from the gospel as taught by jesus the christ and proclaimed by. The book of discipline of the ame church, 2012, pages 6162. According to the 2008 book of discipline of the united methodist church book of discipline, the board of trustees shall have the supervision, oversight, and care of. The board of trustees responsibility of helping has the major a local.
The purposes for establishing such a committee include the responsibilities to. African methodist episcopal church, william david chappelle, richard robert wright, benjamin tucker tanner full view 1916. Part v organization and administration chapter six church property section i. It shall envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate the mission and ministry of the church. How to disaffiliate from the united methodist church based. In a large church, a trustee may oversee several different ministries, including. Trustees may be responsible for maintaining buildings and facilities, tracking the churchs equipment and investments, keeping insurance policies up to date, and managing funds.
Trustees are accountable to the charge conference and the church council. Your role as trustee is governed by the book of discipline. This includes the responsibilities and duties of the board of trustees see 1992 book of discipline par. Numbers in parentheses refer to paragraphs in the 2016 book of discipline. Leadership roles in the local church eastern pa conference. The qualifications and duties of local pastors, associate members, provisional members, and full members are set forth in the book of discipline of the united methodist church, and we believe they flow from the gospel as taught by jesus the christ and proclaimed by his apostles. The discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over 200 years of the general conferences of the denominations that now form the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016.
A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to be nonmembers of your church. Also, the book of discipline requires the staff pastor parish relations committee spprc to. Its responsibilities are varied and subject to the direction of the charge conference. Discontinuation and abandonment of local church property. Is the discipline of the methodist church a book of law. The discipline of the methodist church is a book of law, and the only official and authoritative book of law of the methodist church a body of laws pertaining to church government, regulating every phase of the life and work of the methodist church, including regulations relating to its temporal economy and to the ownership, use and. Trustees are leaders in the church who are responsible for many different things. Local church board of trustees qualifications in each pastoral charge consisting of one local church, there shall be a board of trustees, consisting of not fewer than three. Resolution 201919l, from the board of trustees, confirms that new disaffiliation guidelines in paragraph 2553 of the book of discipline will temporarily supersede rules approved by the 2015 annual conference resolution 201517 when it accepted terms of. This board is comprised of a group of several elected trustees and is designed to help the church make wise. Local church property is discussed at length in 25242551 of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. The trustees together have several legal and administrative functions. From a practical perspective, held in trust means the denomination has a right to succeed to the title of local church property. The board of trustees of aldersgate united methodist church as constituted by the aldersgate charge conference and as defined in the current book of discipline.
At least onethird of the trustees shall be from each gender, and twothirds must be members of the united methodist church. When civil law does not intervene, the trustees shall be elected annually by the members of the church. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciplemaking occurs. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016. The term trustees as used in the united methodist book of discipline, may be construed to be synonymous director of corporations when required to comply with law. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. Generally, annual conferences require bonding of trustees and provide a means for such action. Reverend hae jong kim, the facts of the case revealed that the reverend hae jong kim rev. The board of trustees may also want to have one or more members give special attention to the nursery to give.