The book of discipline of the united methodist church, part i. The state bar of californias board of trustees policy manual commonly known and referred to as the board book was adopted in september 2004 as a compilation of statutes, rules of the state bar, and other policies and procedures adopted by board resolutions that govern the operations of the board and its oversight of the state bar. At the charge conference, on recommendation by the committee on nominations and leadership development or from the floor, it shall elect, to take. This includes the responsibilities and duties of the board of trustees see 1992 book of discipline par.
The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury phone 18006721789. In preparing the minutes of the meeting, the names of persons making motions and providing seconds to motions will. The board of trustees usually oversees the contractual negotiations and details. 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. Local church finance committee book of discipline 259. Board of trustees first united methodist church of paxton. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 20. The action of the 2019 general conference affected the following portions of the book of discipline. Olivia poole, june carpenter, todd burke term expiring 2020. The committee on pastorparish relations and its chairperson. The paragraphs clearly outline the responsibilities the board of. The gcfa legal department has a checklist for sale of property that outlines the necessary discipline steps.
Must accept ultimate responsibility for directing affairs of a charity. American council on education oryx press series on higher education chait, richard p. All or part of the december 12, 2019 meeting o f the trs board of trustees may be held by telephone or video conference call as authorized under sections 551. The term trustees as used in the book of discipline of the united methodist.
Leadership roles in the local church eastern pa conference. Conference trustees eastern pa conference of the umc. 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. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that cover. Read more about the role and responsibilities of trustees guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 trustees. 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. Local church board of trustees organization and membership. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016. Its responsibilities are varied and subject to the direction of the charge conference. Board, council on ministries, finance committee, board of trustees, and. The trustees are amenable to the charge conference and as such are required to make an annual report 2550. References in this booklet are from the 2008 edition of the book of discipline. Board of trustees 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. All titles in trust 2501 titles to properties 2502 use of the name methodist or united methodist 2503 trust clauses and deeds 2504 effect of union 2505 oil, gas, and mineral leases.
Constitutional practice and discipline of the methodist church. Other responsibilities as determined by the charge conference. American council on education oryx press series on higher education. 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. Your role as trustee is governed by the book of discipline. Stewards and trustees fifth episcopal district lay. 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 trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law, and at least twothirds shall be. The book of discipline of the united methodist church. Local church purchase of real property checklist, 2000. No pastor is a voting member of the board of trustees unless elected as a member. 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. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that.
Book of discipline 2524 2532 board of trustees board of trustees 2524 2532 2524. Board policies and procedures board book roster of trustees. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury, 18006721789. Book of discipline addendum and errata december 2019. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist church. Nicholas katzenbach, former attorney general of the united states. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. A chairperson and additional members of the committee on finance. Additional reports should be made as requested by the charge conference or church council or equivalent. Church facilities policies local churches in the wisconsin conference will meet recommended minimum standards for plumbing, electricity, handicap acccessibility, etc. Trustees may be known as directors, board members, governors, committee members. The board of trustees responsibility of helping has the major a local congregation fulfills its mission to the community and to the world by supervising and maintain all property belonging to the congregation so the ministries of ing. The book of discipline, state statutes, and the wisconsin annual conference rules direct the work of the trustees. Responsible for general control and management of administration of a charity.
Numbers in parentheses refer to paragraphs in the 2016 book of discipline. The new text of each paragraph or subparagraph is printed below. The book of discipline clearly indicates that all local church property, not just real estate, is held in trust for the united methodist church. 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. The doctrine and of discipline of the ame church, 2012, page 63. These will replace the corresponding portions printed in the 2016 book of discipline, and should be used when preparing petitions to the 2020 general conference. By far the best book on corporate and institutional governance. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist. The board of trustees always needs to work with a local attorney and a real estate broker, appraiser, title company, etc. In his new foreword to the board book, former mellon foundation and princeton university president william g. 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. Full text of book of discipline african methodist episcopal.
The local church board of trustees is an important part of the local church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 paragraph 2534. The board of trustees will meet in december, april, and may or june of. Local church purchase of real property checklist, 2000 book. Within thirty days after the beginning of the ensuing calendar or conference year whichever applies to the term of office, each. The congregations committee on nominations and leadership development may. Purpose the church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. 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. Board of trustees from the book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2000 2529. Board of trustees 2512, 2012 book of discipline president. It shall envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate the mission and ministry of the church. The eastern pa conference board of trustees united methodist book of discipline, 2512,18 oversees all properties of the conference, including the. Presented below are the basics how the board is organized. Book of discipline of the united methodist church par.
Board of trustees and the treasurers office by the district superintendent at the time of the closing of a church. The pastor will convene a meeting of the board of trustees within thirty days. Full text of book of discipline african methodist episcopal church 1920 see other formats. Local church property is discussed at length in 25242551 of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. Its purview includes protection and preservation of church property and maintaining. The board approves modifications to the statutes, which cover such areas as university administration, campus governance, organizational structure, academic freedom and tenure, research and publications, libraries, administrative staffing and student affairs and discipline. The board also approves the general rules related to the organization. Serving as a trustee is a critical leadership role in the congregation, as you guard and guide the churchs ministry and facilities. The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant. The book of discipline of the united methodist church describes the specific responsibilities of board, committees, and work areas. The state bars governing body, the board of trustees, develops the guiding policies and principles underpinning its regulatory mission. According to the book of discipline, the board of trustees shall annually present to the charge conference an inventory and the reasonable valuation of all personal property owned by the local church. Bowen brings his immense experience to bear on the most pressing questions facing boards of directors and trustees today.
Being a trustee of your local church is an important role and one in which you can take great pleasure. The pastor shall see that all the provisions are enforced. The trustees have responsibility for providing eight district parsonages, insuring those dwellings comply with all conference standards. Larry bryars, allen bell, sue bell cobb term expiring 2021. Others may serve as a parsonage committee, while others could see to other needs church van, other buildings, etc. Part v organization and administration chapter six church property section i. According to the book of discipline, the board of trustees shall consist of no less than three persons and no more than nine persons. The board of trustees has the major responsibility of helping a local congregation fulfills its. Visit cokesbury now to read the full free version today. Much of the work of the trustees is governed by specific requirements of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. A board of directors is an appointed or elected body or committee that has overall responsibility for the management of a nonprofit or nonstock organization, such as a. The charge conference, the district superintendent, and the pastor, when a pastor has been appointed see 205. Guide the work of the board of trustees throughout the year, planning.
The erc seeks to provide a safe, hospitable residence for the episcopal family in accordance with the standards and expectations outlined in the book of discipline. The board of stewards shall have an appropriately labeled church record book, which shall contain the registration of all baptisms, marriages, births, deaths, probationers, and full members. The board of trustees may also want to have one or more members give special attention to the nursery to give. This guideline is intended to be a guide as you begin fulfilling your responsibilities, and a reference throughout your tenure as trustee. Subject to the direction of the charge conference, the board of trustees shall have the supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the local church and of all property and equipment acquired directly by the local church or by any society. The trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law, and at least twothirds.