Download or read book Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2009-2012 - Trustees written by Abingdon Press and published by . This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available November 2008 'The mission of the Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Local churches provide the most significant arena through which disciple-making occurs' ( The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2008 , ¶120. Trustees Trustees are 'keepers of the House' who ensure that the church property, equipment, and investments properly support the vision and mission of the church. The trustees' ministry contributes greatly to the safety and hospitality of the local church. Look for this and more: A biblical/theological basis for the work of trustees The relationship of the trustees to other groups in the church The organization of the board of trustees How to manage bequests, legacies, trusts, insurance, and property Dealing with legal matters of incorporation and trust clause Understanding governmental regulations The twenty-six Guidelines cover church leadership areas including Church Council and Small Membership Church , the administrative areas of Finance and Trustees , and ministry areas focused on nurture, outreach, and witness including Worship, Evangelism, Stewardship, and Christian Education , age-level ministries, Communications , and more. Church Council Pastor Pastor Parish Relations Finance Stewardship Trustees Lay Leader/ Lay Member Leader Selection & Development Small Group Ministries Small Membership Church Christian Education Adult Ministries Children's Ministries Family Ministries Youth Ministries Evangelism Worship Advocates for Inclusiveness Church and Society Church Historian Communications Higher Education & Campus Ministry Mission Men's Ministries Women's Ministries Scouting & Civic Youth-Serving Ministry