GAUSE METHODIST CHURCH
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      • Fraim Deed of 2 Lots Block 11
      • Deed of Two Lots For Parsonage - 1916
      • Land Transfer to Baptist Church
      • Satisfaction of Mortage - 1938
      • Mortgage Payoff Info - 1938
      • 1932 Contract to Build Church
      • Hearne Lot Contract to EMS
      • GUMC Name Filing
      • Deed For Land Purchased from Kyles
      • GUMC Incorporated
      • Neely to GUMC Deed
      • Committee List - 1973
      • Alexander Property Donation
      • Condemnation of Alley 2019
      • Amazing Grace of Gause Agreement
      • Kyle Deed Lien Release 2022
      • UMC Trust Clause Release
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trustees

​Purpose: The board has authority, supervision, and oversight over/of the real, investment, personal property, and equipment of the church, including all that is acquired or owned by societies, committees, or church related groups. The board is in charge of maintenance, insurance coverage, use of facilities by outside groups, yard and flower bed care. Pastor is not a voting member. The board shall meet at least annually at the call of the Chair or the Pastor.
 
Decisions require a quorum of 50% + 1. For 2018 that means at least 6 must be present.
 
Serve as Christian stewards of property God has entrusted to the congregation.

 
Consult with the pastor and Council Chair about property matters as necessary
 
Exercise oversight and care of all local church property, buildings, and equipment to further the mission of the church.
 
Receive and administer all gifts made to the congregation and make certain that trust funds of the congregation are invested properly.
 
Ensure that the Articles of Incorporation of the congregation are kept up-to-date.
 
Annually review property, liability, and crime insurance coverage on church-owned property, buildings, and equipment. They also review personnel insurance for protection against risk and consult with the pastor-parish relations team about other personnel insurance.
 
Conduct an annual accessibility audit of buildings and grounds to discover and then work toward eliminating barriers that impede the full participation of all people.
 
Submits annual budget requests to the committee on finance for property maintenance and improvement and new property purchases as appropriate.
 
Trustees are accountable to the charge conference and the church council. The term “trustees” as used in The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church may be construed to be synonymous with “director of corporations” when required to comply with law.
 
Responsible for piano and organ maintenance and related expenses in coordination with pianist and/or organist.

Responsible for maintaining current Safe Sanctuary policies and ensuring all appropriate persons are trained as per the policy.

  • Welcome!!!
  • About Us
    • Contact
    • Contact Form
    • Worship Services
    • Strategic Vision
    • Visitors
    • Our "Staff"
    • Our History >
      • Major Milestones
      • Church Conference Reports 1892-1926
      • Original 1895 Deed
      • 2nd Clarifying Deed for 1895 Purchase
      • Town of Gause Deed Dedicating the Town Plat
      • Town of Gause Plat
      • Fraim Deed of 2 Lots Block 11
      • Deed of Two Lots For Parsonage - 1916
      • Land Transfer to Baptist Church
      • Satisfaction of Mortage - 1938
      • Mortgage Payoff Info - 1938
      • 1932 Contract to Build Church
      • Hearne Lot Contract to EMS
      • GUMC Name Filing
      • Deed For Land Purchased from Kyles
      • GUMC Incorporated
      • Neely to GUMC Deed
      • Committee List - 1973
      • Alexander Property Donation
      • Condemnation of Alley 2019
      • Amazing Grace of Gause Agreement
      • Kyle Deed Lien Release 2022
      • UMC Trust Clause Release
  • Programs
    • New Building Project >
      • Facility Study Cmte Final Minutes
      • Building Committee Meeting Minutes
      • Church Conference Meeting May 19 2019
    • Program of Ministry
    • Prayer Blanket Ministry
    • Nursery & Child Care
    • Community Outreach
    • Christian Education
    • Adopt-A-Highway
  • Memories
    • Photos - 2022 >
      • VBS 2022 Photos and Videos
    • Photos - 2021
    • Photos from 2020
    • VBS 2019
    • Shots from 2019
    • Valentines Dinner 2019
    • 2019 - Men's Steak Dinner
    • Shots from 2018
    • Christmas 2018
    • Gause Founders' Day 2018
    • Blessing of Backpacks 2018
    • Pastor Kyle's First Month
    • Pastor Byrd Retirement Jul 2017
    • Graduation Sunday 2018
    • GUMC 2018
    • Easter 2017
    • Easter 2016
    • Christmas 2016
    • Easter 2015
    • Rededication and Founders Day
  • Committee Central
    • Committees & Boards 2022
    • 2023 Accomplishments
    • 2022 Accomplishments
    • 2021 Accomplishments
    • 2020 Accomplishments
    • 2019 Accomplishments
    • 2018 Accomplishments
    • Committee Responsibilities >
      • Committee Member Responsibilities
      • Committee Chairperson Responsibilities
      • Church Council Responsibilities
      • Lay Leader Responsibilities
      • Trustees Responsibilities
      • Missions & Benevolence Responsibilities
      • Worship Responsibilities
      • Staff Parish Relations Responsibilities
      • Finance Responsibilities
      • Treasurer Responsibilities
      • Events & Activities Responsibilities
      • Nominations & Lay Leadership Responsibilities
    • Committee Meeting Minutes >
      • Church Council Meeting Minutes
      • Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting Minutes
      • Trustees Meeting Minutes
      • Worship Committee Meeting Minutes
      • Missions & BenevolenceCommittee Meeting Minutes
      • Events & Activities Meeting Minutes
      • Finance Committee Meeting Minutes >
        • Financial Status
      • Nominations & Lay Leadership Committee Meeting Minutes
      • 2018 Vision Team
  • Online Giving
  • Links
  • Web Site Monitoring Information
  • YouTube Streaming Instr