Purpose of the
Steward Board
The steward board of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church serves as
the advisors and arms of the pastor. The steward board serves the purpose
of leading the congregation spiritually through emphasizing attendance at
church functions, regular bible study, and promoting good Christian
stewardship among the congregation.. The steward Board is also responsible
for the overall finances of the church as well as the support of the
pastor.
How do we accomplish this purpose
The steward board meets once a month to discuss the well being of the
church's congregation with the pastor. They also use this time to plan
changes to the Sunday Worship Service, discuss church finances, and
discuss outreach, missions, and other programs and policies that may
benefit the membership's growth in number, stewardship and faith.
The stewards also are responsible for the
other following organizations which assist in the carrying out of the
steward's mission:
Stewardess- The Stewardess of Bethel are
appointed by the Steward Board to prepare the altar and pulpit for
services as well as to assist the pastor during the Holy Baptism and Holy
Communion. services.
Class Leaders- Class Leaders work at keeping in
close touch with the congregation on a weekly basis. All the members of
Bethel are divided into classes and the Class Leaders are responsible for
checking on the members and encouraging church attendance, study of the
scriptures, Christian Stewardship, and the living of a Christ lead
lifestyle.. The Class Leaders also report any of the congregation's needs
to the stewards and the pastor.
Finance Committee- The finance committee which is
headed by the Church Treasurer, assists by collecting the monies necessary
for the ministries of the church, paying expenses and implementing a
system for accounting for those monies. |
