From the pen of SJBC Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Mr. Gary Cole
The primary role of a trustee is to be a servant and advocate for Christ and to carryout the responsibilities the church has entrusted to each appointee. I consider it a great honor and privilege to have been appointed and given the opportunity to serve as a trustee of
First and foremost, trustees have a legal responsibility with regards to their position and obligations to the church. This is reflected in both the church constitution, and the legal requirement that all trustee appointments be recorded in the jurisdiction (i.e.,
Secondly, trustees are charged with the responsibility to hold in trust all property belonging to the church, and take appropriate measures for its protection, management, and upkeep. Property in this case refers to both tangible (real estate) as well as intangible (good will) property.
Thirdly, trustees have a responsibility to supervise the ways and means of raising funds for ministry, administrative support, and disbursement of church funds as appropriated by the annual church budget.
Trustees have an important role in the church, however, the most significant is to serve and be an advocate for Christ. For anyone having an interest in becoming a trustee, I would advise them to obtain a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities, and let it be known that you are willing to serve as a trustee of God’s church.
