Topic: Church Trustee Training

Facilitator: Dr. William H. Whitaker, II

Registration: $35/Person for Virtual Attendance Registration Deadline: October 8, 2025

Learning Goals:

• Trusteeship in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• The Church Trustee as Legal Representative of the Church
• Legal Responsibilities of the Church Trustee
• Finance Processes of the Church Trustee
• Church Risk Management & Internal Controls

Training Topics:

• Baptist Doctrine
• Biblical Concepts of Trusteeship in the Word of God
• Doctrinal Rolls and Responsibilities of the Church Trustee
• Internal Controls/Checks & Balances for Church Finance Entities
• The Fiduciary Responsibilities of the Trustee to the Body of Christ
• Trustee-Related Legalities within the Code of Virginia

Who is Invited to Attend Virtually:

• Pastors desiring to “discretely” prepare for a Ministry Transition
• Church Officer (Deacon, Trustee, & Deaconess) desiring to know your rolls and responsibilities during the transition period
• Associate Ministers seeking to discern your ministry rolls in the absence of the Should Associate Ministers candidate for the pulpit of their home church?
• Church Members seeking to know what to expect during the period of

Training Platform (How to Attend):

• Virtual Synchronous on Zoom
• The Zoom platform will open for virtual registrants at 9:40 AM.
• Estimated duration of training is 2 hours
• Zoom Access Credentials and training handouts will be emailed to registrants.