The book of discipline of the united methodist church 202016. Methodist church describes, among other things, the ministry of all united. Ministries trustees longview united methodist church. Reverend hae jong kim, the facts of the case revealed that the reverend hae jong kim rev.
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. Trustees may be known as directors, board members, governors, committee. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury, 18006721789. There may be a person who is involved in your congregation, not yet a member, who would make a good trustee. To supervise and maintain all property belonging to main street united methodist church so that the ministries of the congregation can be effective. Generally, annual conferences require bonding of trustees and provide a means for such action. At no cost, you may view an online version of the 2016 book of discipline andor book of resolutions 2016. The discipline as the instrument for setting forth the laws, plan, polity, and process by which united methodists govern themselves remains constant. 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. Following is a helpful quote from the book, the people called methodists. 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. 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.
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. The treasurer of the church should serve as the treasurer for the board of trustees and is not a member of the. In trustees of the alpine methodist episcopal church v. The book of discipline of the united methodist church describes the specific responsibilities of board, committees, and work areas. New disaffiliationrelated resolutions added for ac2019. This provision is solely for the benefit of the grantee, and the grantor reserves no. Book of discipline of the united methodist church par. The united methodist church has a trust clause requirement that dates back to the days of john wesley. Others may serve as a parsonage committee, while others could see to other needs church van, other buildings, etc. Guide the work of the board of trustees throughout the year, planning. This provision is solely for the benefit of the grantee, and the grantor reserves no right or interest in said premises. An online version of the book of discipline and the book of resolutions, 2016 are offered on the cokesbury web site for free. The book of discipline of the ame church, 2012, pages 6162.
Additional information about the work of the local church board of trustees is available in the book of discipline, the trustees booklet by frank dunnewind included in guidelines for leading your congregation, and the united methodist church legal manual. No pastor is a voting member unless elected as a member. You should obtain a current copy from your pastor or from cokesbury phone 18006721789. At least onethird of the trustees shall be from each gender, and twothirds must be members of the united methodist church. 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. Conference trustees eastern pa conference of the umc.
One of our great methodist distinctions is the affirmation that we are interconnected. A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to be nonmembers of your. This includes the responsibilities and duties of the board of trustees see 1992 book of discipline 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. 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. Full text of book of discipline african methodist episcopal. Stewards must be 1 of solid piety, know and love the word of god, the african methodist episcopal church doctrine, and the book of discipline of the african methodist episcopal church. Trustees job description first united methodist preschool. 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. If the church has an employed business manager, that person is a member of the board of trustees with voice but no vote. Central texas annual conference of the united methodist church 26. The book of discipline constitutes the law and doctrine of the united methodist church.
Authorization comes from the 2016 book of discipline. A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to. The board of trustees will elect their own chair person. 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. Longview united methodist church ministries trustees.
The board of trustees supervises and maintains all property belonging to your. 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. 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. 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 report shall include the information as required in 2549 in the book of discipline. United methodist local church committee and officer. The methodist episcopal church in the united states formally adopted the model deed in 1797. The term trustees as used in the book of discipline of the united methodist church. A provision in the book of discipline allows for up to onethird of the trustees to be nonmembers of your church. Constitutional practice and discipline of the methodist church.
No pastor is a voting member of the board of trustees unless elected as a member. In trust, that said premises shall be kept, maintained, and disposed of for the benefit of the united methodist church and subject to the usages and the discipline of the united methodist church. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 1996 with index. Trustees are accountable to the charge conference and the church council. It follows similar works for its predecessor denominations. The trustees for methodist church purposes tmcp is a body corporate constituted under the methodist church act 1939 to hold legacies, endowments and accumulated funds for and on behalf of local trustees of the methodist church. Extract from managing trustees and methodist money the purposes of the methodist church are. Members of the committee are elected by the charge conference to serve a term of up to three years. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016 paragraph 2534 2534. 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. This is one of the twentysix guidelines for leading your congregation 20172020 that cover.
The board of trustees may also want to have one or more members give special attention to the nursery to give. Ad council meetings are the first thursday of every month at 7. Legal requirements for trustees of property are outlined in the unitedmethodist book of discipline 2008, 2524 through 2550. This guideline is intended to be a guide as you begin fulfilling your responsibilities, and a reference throughout your tenure as trustee.
The book of discipline 2014, 105 q what is meant by connectionalism. The responsibilities of the trustees shall include, but not be. Compliance with law 2506 conformity of discipline with local law 2507 the terms trustees, trustees, and board of trustees. From a practical perspective, held in trust means the denomination has a right to succeed to the title of local church property. Legal requirements for trustees of property are outlined in the united.
The heritage, life and mission of the methodist church in singapore. Trustees shall be of legal age as defined by law, and 23 shall be professing members of the united methodist church. United methodist church minimum insurance requirements. The appointed pastor of the charge is always a member of the board of trustees. The book of discipline of the united methodist church. Free online editions of both the book of discipline and the book of resolutions are available from cokesbury.
Cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. 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. Legal requirements for trustees of property are outlined in the unitedmethodist book of. Its purview includes protection and preservation of church property and maintaining insurance coverage. The book of discipline of the united methodist church 2016. The responsibilities of trustees in congregations often involves legal understanding and compliance. Pastor is member of all committees except trustees and sprc as such, pastor has full access to all information for committees and subcommittees. Sale of a parsonage the book of discipline of the united.
Kim or defendant is an ordained elder in a retired relationship with the greater new jersey annual conference of the united methodist church. 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. Is the discipline of the methodist church a book of law. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings and have a part in the ministry of our church. Effective trustees will function as christian stewards of property god has. The book of discipline 2016 free edition the northwest. In current church law, the basic principles are set forth in. 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. Much of the work of the trustees is governed by specific requirements of the book of discipline of the united methodist church. Board of trustees reedsville united methodist church.
The book of discipline 2016 free edition search form cokesbury has now made available a free online edition of the book of discipline, 2016 edition, limited to view and search capabilities. Search form the book of discipline 2016 free edition. Your role as trustee is governed by the book of discipline. 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.
Trustees agreedisagree to the sale of the parsonage in trustee meeting. Positions may be combined except for the financial functions. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist church. The eastern pa conference board of trustees united methodist book of discipline, 2512,18 oversees all properties of the conference, including the. The book of discipline of the united methodist church2016 imitation leather edition 2016, hardcover by general conference editors jan 1, 2016. The trustees together have several legal and administrative functions.
Permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee a charge conference may establish a local church permanent endowment and planned giving ministry committee. The book of discipline of the united methodist church, 2016 the church must present to the district superintendent a compelling missional reason for selling the parsonage a compelling missional reason include building a new building, renovating an existing building. Local united kentucky annual conference theme methodist. Being a trustee of your local church is an important role and one in which you can take great pleasure. The book of discipline clearly indicates that all local church property, not just real estate, is held in trust for the united methodist church. The united methodist book of discipline, 2008, 2532.
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