Governance & Compliance

The Trustee Role

Trustees protect the church. They do not lead it. Drawing the line between fiduciary oversight and governance.

The trustee role is widely misunderstood, sometimes treated as a rubber stamp, sometimes as a shadow board. Neither serves the church well.

Our free summary clarifies what trustees are actually responsible for, where their authority ends, and how the role complements rather than competes with spiritual leadership.

Read the full summary. A free PDF you can read and share with your leadership.
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