What are the duties of the trustee in the baptist church?

Answer 1

Trustee Board:

Although the word "trustee" does not appear in The Bible, we are reminded we are to be

good stewards of that which God has blessed us. The trustee board is therefore, the

ministry of caring for the management and distribution of funds. They are to hold in trust

legal documents of property and other business, assist the pastor in budget development

and monitoring of financial matters of the church.

Title: Trustee

1. Manage the general financial affairs of the church

2. Monitor and follow the church policies and procedures for finances

3. Hold in trust all legal documents of the church

4. Assist the pastor in budget development

5. Monitor and implement the budget approved by the Pastor

Specific Assignments:

1. Hold in trust for the use and benefit of members of the local church property

acquired

2. Hold in trust for the use and benefit of the local church any assets which shall

become property of the church either by gift, deed, or otherwise, with or without

legal designation

3. Receive from the pastor the parameters of the budget with suggested funds

required and resubmit to him the annual budget for his approval

4. Work with other members of the Church Council to help determine the budgetary

needs of the various departments and their contributions to the general budget

5. Maintain a unified budget approach to fiscal management and banking

6. Oversee the monthly budget and pay monthly expenses of the church according to

the guidelines of the financial policies and procedures

7. Do not pay any expenses other than those designated without the approval of the

pastor

8. Determine ways and means to supplement budget needs

9. Meet monthly with the pastor to review the finances of the church

10. Pray for the total effectiveness of the ministry of the church

NOTE: The trustee board may not perform (subject to removal from the Board by the

Pastor) any of the following functions:

1. Hire and fire any personnel in the church without approval of the pastor

2. Disclose any confidential church information or confidential information about

members of their finances of the church,etc.

3. Misuse monies or otherwise intentionally violate the financial procedures as

outlined

Answer 2

Trustees are usually the finical directors of the church and are often the ones that sign checks, audit the accounts, and take care of the needs of the church property

Answer 3

Generally, trustees are responsible for the physical plant and equipment of the church. They may supervise custodial services, repairs, new building work, etc.