The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing and protecting the church’s physical assets, including buildings, land, equipment, and financial gifts. Their work ensures that all property is maintained, insured, and used in alignment with the church’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• 🏠 Property Management – Oversees all church property and ensures it supports ministry efforts.
• 💰 Gift Administration – Receives, manages, and invests gifts and trust funds.
• 🏥 Insurance & Risk Management – Ensures the church carries adequate insurance coverage and develops risk mitigation policies.
• 📋 Annual Reporting – Provides updates to the Charge Conference on property, insurance, and financial stewardship.
• ⚖ Legal Compliance – Ensures incorporation status, bylaws, and legal requirements are up to date.

Next Steps

1️⃣ Conduct a Building Audit to evaluate the state of church property.

2️⃣ Review insurance coverage using the Church Mutual Guide to ensure compliance.

3️⃣ Check financial compliance by reviewing the Unrelated Business Income & Taxes Resource.

🔗 Use the links to access the necessary documents and policies for managing church properties.

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Resources Available

📊 Building Audit (Use this tool to assess property conditions and needs.) - Get it here.

🛡️ Church Mutual 2025 Minimum Coverage Standards (Guidelines for ensuring proper insurance coverage.) - Look it over.

💼 Unrelated Business Income + Taxes Resource (Understand tax implications when renting out church property.) - Download here.

📚 Cokesbury Leadership Guides (Trusted resources for finance teams.) - Visit Cokesbury.

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