The church board is responsible for: setting the spiritual tone of the church an evangelism focus encouraging and nurturing department leaders through prayer, sharing and relationships identifying priorities by consulting with church membership planning and assigning tasks for events or services evaluating the needs of the local community overseeing finances caring for church property reporting with a focus on fulfilling the Gospel Commission The role of the Church Board is primarily spiritual. The work of the board is best done in a relational, prayerful and sharing atmosphere. The task of the Church Board is to foster the spiritual life of the church through the gifts exercised by the local leadership. The agenda should reflect a visionary approach with maintenance or house keeping issues kept to a minimum at the end of the agenda.
The church board is responsible for: setting the spiritual tone of the church an evangelism focus encouraging and nurturing department leaders through prayer, sharing and relationships identifying priorities by consulting with church membership planning and assigning tasks for events or services evaluating the needs of the local community overseeing finances caring for church property reporting with a focus on fulfilling the Gospel Commission The role of the Church Board is primarily spiritual. The work of the board is best done in a relational, prayerful and sharing atmosphere. The task of the Church Board is to foster the spiritual life of the church through the gifts exercised by the local leadership. The agenda should reflect a visionary approach with maintenance or house keeping issues kept to a minimum at the end of the agenda.
God has gifted each of us in unique ways. The following gifts are valuable when considering the choice of members for the church board. Leadership: To set goals that support the mission of the church, and to communicate them in a way that empowers church membership to work together to accomplish them. Knowledge: For researching, gathering and analysing information when planning. Wisdom: To reflect on and assess ideas that are considered with prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Faith: That can uplift members, withstand challenges and show confidence in God’s leading.
If you’re a new church board member, this page is a great place to get started.
Resources from the Australian Union to help in discipleship in a local church as well as in your personal life.
Resouces from the South Australian Conference to help in Church Ministry.
Acquaint yourself with these documents first.
Have you been asked to serve your local church as a church board member? Or perhaps you serve on a church nominating committee and are wondering what a church board is expected to do. This guide has been designed to help you understand the role of the church board within your local church.
20th Edition, Revised 2022. The Church Manual is a book of policies, processes and governance procudures based on Scripture and the writtings of Ellen White.
