What is the principal function of the Local Board of Trustees in the Church of God?

• A. to hold title to, manage, and control local church real estate
• B. to oversee evangelistic thrust
• C. to supervise district youth programs
• D. to coordinate women's ministries

Answer: (A)

The Local Board of Trustees handles the church’s property and assets. Their main job is to hold the title to the local church building and land in trust for the congregation, and to oversee the management, maintenance, and legal disposition of that real estate. This includes tasks like ensuring deeds and titles are proper, supervising property improvements, and making decisions about purchases, mortgages, or sales in line with the church’s bylaws and policies. Other areas—outreach, youth programs, and women’s ministries—are typically guided by separate ministry teams or committees and are not the principal function of the trustees.