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. View the latest updates to the 2016 book of discipline. Being a trustee of your local church is an important role and one in which you can take great pleasure. Proposed one board model holy covenant united methodist. Cokesbury, the retail arm of the united methodist publishing house, sells several versions of the discipline, including an online subscription. Board of trustees reedsville united methodist church. Trustees are accountable to the charge conference and the church council. There may be a person who is involved in your congregation, not yet a member, who would make a good trustee.
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. Local church board of trustees organization and membership. Discipline 2553, provides that a local congregation may disaffiliate from the umc for reasons of conscience and retain all of its real and personal property, free from any claims to that property under the denominations trust clause 2501 2503 of the book of discipline. As stated in the book of discipline, board of trustees power and limitations 1 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 charge conference, the district superintendent, and the pastor, when a pastor has been appointed see 205. For instance, the book of discipline requires the trustees to have a minimum of three members. For specific questions related to the book of discipline, contact asktheumc. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. Book of discipline addendum and errata december 2019. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that cover.
Cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. 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. A conscious effort shall be made to invest in a manner consistent with the social principles and the creation of an. No pastor is a voting member of the board of trustees unless elected as a member. The responsibilities of trustees in congregations often involves legal understanding and compliance with local, state and even federal law regarding property, bequests and foundations. 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. Discipleship ministries what does the umcs book of. No attempt is made here to interpret these paragraphs or to offer advice related to any specific situation. The president, deborah byers called the meeting to order. It shall envision, plan, implement, and annually evaluate the mission and ministry of the church. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury, 18006721789. Trustees shall be of legal age as defined by law, and 23 shall be professing members of the united methodist church. Additional reports should be made as requested by the charge conference or church council or equivalent.
The board provides guidance and funding to district parsonage committees for routine maintenance. The purposes for establishing such a committee include the responsibilities to. The united methodist church do hereby certify that at the charge conference of said organization held in accordance with the law, the canons, and the book of discipline of the united methodist church on the day of, 20, the following were elected as members of the board of trustees of said church to. Generally, annual conferences require bonding of trustees and provide a means for such action.
From the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. 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. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016. Conference trustees eastern pa conference of the umc. The board of trustees has the major responsibility of helping a local congregation fulfills its. Cemetery plots shall not be sold or otherwise alienated in the cemetery. Its responsibilities are varied and subject to the direction of the charge conference. 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. Quorum the members present and voting at any duly announced meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Copies of this report should be filed with the recording secretary, pastor, district superintendent and the board of trustees. Visit cokesbury now to read the full free version today. This guideline is intended to be a guide as you begin fulfilling your responsibilities, and a reference throughout your tenure as trustee. Local church property is discussed at length in 25242551 of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. United methodist local church committee and officer. It shall also provide for the administration of its organization and temporal life. Boards of trustees north alabama conference of the umc. Funds maintained by the board of trustees had the following fund balances unaudited at december 31, 2015.
The book of discipline of the united methodist church, part i. 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. The united methodist book of discipline requires certain committees to exist, but it allows the leadership team to function as those committees if the membership of the required committees is satisfied within the leadership team. 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 edit ing the book of discipline. 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. 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. 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.
The board of trustees shall have supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the. Trustees may be known as directors, board members, governors, committee members. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 share 2544. Church facilities policies local churches in the wisconsin conference will meet recommended minimum standards for plumbing, electricity, handicap acccessibility, etc. Part v organization and administration chapter six church property section i. The pastor will convene a meeting of the board of trustees within thirty days.
The united methodist book of discipline, 2008, 2532. The new text of each paragraph or subparagraph is printed below. Read more about the role and responsibilities of trustees umc. 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.
Numbers in parentheses refer to paragraphs in the 2016 book of discipline. During my first six months at north decatur united methodist church, the church needed to undertake a major renovation project on our elevator. The book of discipline of the united methodist church. United methodist laity and clergy in the great plains have many opportunities to serve on conference committees and teams. Discontinuation or abandonment of local church property checklist 2008 book of discipline 2548 discontinuation or abandonment of a local united methodist church in many ways is a taskoriented process with detailed to dos, so it lends itself well to a checklist like this. At least onethird of the trustees shall be laywomen, one third laymen, and two thirds must be members of the united methodist church. To more effectively fulfill our mission of making disciples for jesus christ and to better manage the temporal affairs of the church, holy covenant united methodist church hckaty shall be organized into a single governing board of stewards, in accordance with 244 and 247. Planning and financing requirements for local church buildings.
Fumc of hurst foundation first united methodist church. The annual conference board of trustees will work with the disaffiliating churchs board of trustees to make sure all united methodist insignias and symbols are removed from the local church. Fumc of hurst foundation the foundation is a perpetual fund that creates a living legacy and a permanent source of financial support for the first united methodist church of hurst fumc hurst. The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant. Your role as trustee is governed by the book of discipline. 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. This trust requirement is an essential element of the historic polity of the united methodist. Constitutional practice and discipline of the methodist church. No pastor is a voting member unless elected as a member. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 paragraph 2534 2534. Q and a around the status of the new disaffiliation. Permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee a charge conference may establish a local church permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee. Here are some examples of what the foundation has been able to do most recently.
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. The book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest. Trustees responsibilities gause united methodist church. Board of trustees first united methodist church of paxton. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. Must accept ultimate responsibility for directing affairs of a charity. Leadership roles in the local church epa conference umc.
The trustees, along with the episcopal residence committee erc, are involved directly with the maintenance and improvement of the episcopal residence. Cemetry guidelines aldersgate united methodist church. Board of trustees vandalia united methodist church. Board of trustees north alabama conference of the umc. There may be a person who is involved in your congregation, not yet a member. A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to be nonmembers of your church. Responsible for general control and management of administration of a charity. 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. Within thirty days after the beginning of the ensuing calendar or conference year whichever applies to the term of office, each.
Authorization comes from the 2016 book of discipline. Longview united methodist church ministries trustees. The action of the 2019 general conference affected the following portions of the book of discipline. Board of trustees first united methodist church of cocoa. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 paragraph 2534. References in this booklet are from the 2008 edition of the book of discipline. This pamphlet gathers together the most frequently asked of these questions with related sections of the book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2012.
Guide the work of the board of trustees throughout the year, planning. At least onethird of the trustees shall be from each gender, and twothirds must be members of the united methodist church. 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 trustees may also want to have one or more members give special attention to the nursery to give. New disaffiliationrelated resolutions added for ac2019. Legal requirements for trustees of property are outlined in the united methodist book of discipline 2008, 2524 through 2550. Membership in the congregation of the church shall be governed by criteria established from time to time by the board of trustees of the corporation, consistent with the book of discipline of the united methodist church, as enacted from time to time by the general conference of the united methodist church the discipline, the provisions. October 6, 2014 a meeting of the board of trustees was held on monday, october 6, 2014, at 10. The term trustees as used in the book of discipline of the united methodist. The trustees shall be of legal age as determined by law, and at least twothirds shall be. The book of discipline, state statutes, and the wisconsin annual conference rules direct the work of the trustees.
Board of trustees upper new york annual conference of the united methodist church conference center, syracuse, ny minutes. The trustees work with the conference board of camps and retreat ministries, assisting the implementation of the current plans for the camping and ministries of the iowa annual conference. The board of trustees will elect their own chair person. Local church leadership guidelines the michigan conference. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 20. Legal requirements for trustees of property are outlined in the united. The board of trustees is composed of not more than nine nor fewer than three members. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that. Principal responsibilities include fostering an awareness of the role of the laity, meeting regularly with the pastor, assessing the opportunities for ministries within the church and serving on the church council and various. The trustees are amenable to the charge conference and as such are required to make an annual report 2550.
The local church board of trustees is an important part of the local church. Others may serve as a parsonage committee, while others could see to other needs church van, other buildings, etc. Adapted from guidelines for leading your congregation. 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. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist church. Congregation 2017 2020 that cover church leadership areas including church council and small. Purpose the church council shall provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. The eastern pa conference board of trustees united methodist book of discipline, 2512,18 oversees all properties of the conference, including the. Book of discipline of the united methodist church par. 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, board, class, commission, or similar organization connected therewith, provided that the board of trustees shall not violate. Responsible for piano and organ maintenance and related expenses in coordination with pianist andor organist. Below is a list laid out to follow the structure of the great plains united methodist conference gpumc. Presented below are the basics how the board is organized.
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