United methodist local church committee and officer. It follows similar works for its predecessor denominations. The book of discipline of the united methodist church is the product of over two hundred years of. The charter has been the tie that binds united methodist men units for over 50 years. The book of discipline, in my view, is the policy and direction for the united methodist church. Central texas annual conference of the united methodist church 26. Longview united methodist church ministries trustees. Other boards and committees required by the 2012 book of discipline of the united methodist church. It includes specific duties, responsibilities, and processes for the united methodist church. 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 book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest.
The charge conference shall promote awareness of and concurrence with the doctrinal standards and general rules of the the united methodist church, and with policies relative to socially responsible investments 717, the social principles 160166, and the book of resolutions of the united methodist church. Trustees are accountable to the charge conference and the church council. Local church board of trustees organization and membership. United methodism and american culture volume 3 doctrines and discipline. United methodist men umm united methodist women umw uny task force for palestineisrael. 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 united methodist church committee on finance and charge conference. Your role as trustee is governed by the book of discipline. The responsibilities of elders are derived from the authority given in ordination. Its purview includes protection and preservation of church property and maintaining insurance coverage. Men gladly join and support many diverse, civic and service clubs. The duties and organization of the board of trustees can be found in the 2008.
Being a trustee of your local church is an important role and one in which you can take great pleasure. The united methodist publishing house nashville, tennessee. Board of trustees reedsville united methodist church. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. Free online editions of both the book of discipline and the book of resolutions are available from cokesbury. 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. This leader works with the financial secretary and chair of the committee on finance to make regular financial reports to the committee on finance, church council, the charge conference and, in some cases, the trustees. The united methodist church for reasons of conscience regarding a change in the requirements and provisions of the book of discipline related to the practice of homosexuality or the ordination or marriage of selfavowed. Legal requirements for trustees of property are outlined in the united. Responsible for piano and organ maintenance and related expenses in coordination with pianist andor organist. 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. Seven congregations in mississippi already have used the legislation to exit the denomination. Methodist theology and practice by dennis m campbell oct 1, 1999 4.
This guideline is intended to be a guide as you begin fulfilling your responsibilities, and a reference throughout your tenure as trustee. How to disaffiliate from the united methodist church based. According to the discipline, the book editor of the united methodist publishing house is the editor of the discipline. A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to be nonmembers of your church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, part i. Elders have fourfold ministry of word, sacraments, order, and service and thus serve in the local church and in extension ministries in witness and service of christs love and justice. Trustees job description first united methodist preschool.
Local church property is discussed at length in 25242551 of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 20. The general conference is the only body that can initiate, empower, or join a boycott in the name of the united methodist church. It was originally published in 1784, in the methodist episcopal church, and has been published every four years thereafter following the meeting of the general conference, which passes legislation that is included in the book of discipline.
Adapted from guidelines for leading your congregation. For study and guidance of our united methodist pastor in their pastoral ministry. Our book editor, neil alexander, is also the publishing house president. It is now listed as an addendum to the book of discipline, the denominations policy book. Foundational documents, including the doctrinal statements and the social principles, are found in the what we believe section cokesbury, the retail arm of the united methodist publishing house, sells several versions of the discipline. The book of discipline of the united methodist church describes the specific responsibilities of board, committees, and work areas.
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. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 share 258. The book of discipline outlines the requirement for the local churchs committee of finance to make provisions for an annual audit of the financial statements as well as what constitutes an audit. 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 at least onethird be laymen. Policy for use of church property travelers rest united. The 2016 united methodist book of discipline charges the general commission on united methodist men with the primary oversight for the coordination and resourcing of men s ministry with the united methodist church. No pastor is a voting member unless elected as a member. Trustees shall be of legal age as defined by law, and 23 shall be professing members of the united methodist church. Quorum the members present and voting at any duly announced meeting shall constitute a quorum. The book of discipline constitutes the law and doctrine of the united methodist church. From the book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. Trustees responsibilities gause united methodist church.
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. Generally, annual conferences require bonding of trustees and provide a means for such action. General provisions see attachment 2 for definitions a. At least onethird of the trustees shall be from each gender, and twothirds must be members of the united methodist church. The concept of united methodist men to be united through a national office was a grassroots idea in the early beginning of mens work. Lukes united methodist church policies and procedures. Designated gifts and bequests are managed by the trustees in accordance with the book of discipline. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016.
According to the book of discipline the board shall consist of twelve persons, and it is recommended that onethird be clergy, onethird laywomen, and onethird laymen. United methodist men pastors discretionary fund united methodist youth fund sunday school classes. The responsibilities of the trustees shall include, but not be. This includes the responsibilities and duties of the board of trustees see 1992 book of discipline par. Conference trustees eastern pa conference of the umc. There may be a person who is involved in your congregation, not yet a member, who would make a good trustee. In trust, that said premises shall be used, kept, and maintained as a place of divine worship of the united methodist ministry and members of the united methodist church. The united methodist womens and united methodist mens presidents or the designated representative from these two organizations 2 atlarge members for expertise and inclusiveness, 3 of whom are youth 17 meeting schedule. The board of trustees will elect their own chair person. The trustees annually elect a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer and meet quarterly in january, april, july and october. Some ministers and leaders, irrespective at what level that they serve in the organization, are not always aware of what is in the current book of discipline. 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. Beth ann cook, a 2019 general conference delegate from the indiana conference, presented the minority report and serves on the general conference. First united methodist church position responsibilities jobdescriptions.
This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that cover. Book of discipline of the united methodist church par. 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. Board of trustees fund united methodist women united methodist youth ministries united methodist men church school. 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. 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. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016. The book of discipline of the united methodist church. Local church board of trustees 2010 current guidelines for leading your congregation 202016 trustees. The rules of the general conference mention the book editor, the discipline editor or. Board of trustees vandalia united methodist church. If any charge conference initiates, joins, monitors, or terminates a boycott, the guidelines in the book of resolutions, 2012, should be followed. Methodist church describes, among other things, the ministry of all united. The united methodist book of discipline, 2008, 2532.
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