Responsible Stewardship and Accountability
The Bible repeatedly emphasizes that God's servants are to be wise
stewards and managers over the resources He provides. They are to recognize
that those resources-financial, physical and human alike-actually
belong to Him rather than any individual or organization. Accordingly,
the United Church of God, an International Association, has put in place
systems of checks and balances to avoid the possibility of abuses or
financial improprieties.
Recognizing the biblical principle that "in the multitude of counselors
there is safety" (Proverbs 11:14; 24:6), a 12-member Council of Elders-made
up of experienced ministers-provides overall leadership for the United
Church of God. Members of this council are selected on a rotating basis
for three-year terms at an annual conference of ordained ministers of the
Church.
The Council of Elders, chosen mostly from pastors of local churches, carries
out important responsibilities. Since it functions as the board of directors
for the United Church of God, its most important role is to provide guidance
and establish direction for the Church throughout its worldwide operations.
It is also responsible for selecting the Church's president and for monitoring
his performance as well as the performance of those on the management team
the president appoints to oversee the Church's ministerial, media and financial
operations.
Working in a team-based environment, committees of the Council of Elders
regularly interface with key staff members in related operations. Other
council committees focus on planning, doctrinal issues, education of ministers
and other members, and other matters. Following the biblical example of
the ministerial conference recorded in Acts 15, major issues and questions
are resolved by collective discussion and decision by all of the ordained
elders of the Church.
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