🏛️ Overview

The Board of Trustees serves as the legal and fiduciary anchor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana—entrusted with the stewardship, protection, and strategic management of all Church properties and assets.

Established under Article 16 of the Church's Constitution, this governing body ensures that all property-related decisions align with the spiritual, legal, and ethical standards of the Church.

Corporate Entity
Perpetual Succession
Common Seal Authority

👥 Board Composition

3
Standing Committee Members
• The Moderator • The Clerk • The Presbyter Executive
2
Elected Distinguished Members
• One seasoned lawyer (20+ years practice) • Must have substantive property ownership in Ghana

🛡️ Legal Mandate & Authority

Property Management
Hold, manage, acquire, defend, and dispose of all Church properties with full legal authority.
Legal Proceedings
Initiate and respond to legal proceedings in the Church's name with complete judicial standing.
Contract Authority
Enter into approved contracts and transactions on behalf of the Church with binding legal effect.
Title Authentication
Validate all acquisitions through designated Trustee signatures and official Church seal.

🧾 Property Oversight Framework

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Document Preservation
Title documents securely preserved at Head Office registry with systematic cataloging.
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Property Register
Dedicated register tracking all Church properties across congregations and districts.
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Asset Defense
Legal empowerment to defend Church assets through judicial and administrative channels.

💼 Tenure & Eligibility Criteria

  • Standing Committee Members: Serve as Trustees during their official tenure in leadership positions
  • Elected Non-Standing Committee Members: Serve for life unless disqualified by specific circumstances
  • Disqualification Triggers: Resignation, incapacitation, death, or misconduct as outlined by Church and legal standards
  • Legal Requirement: One elected member must be a seasoned lawyer with minimum 20 years practice
  • Property Ownership: Elected members must demonstrate substantive property ownership in Ghana

🧭 Governance & Accountability Structure

Annual Stewardship Reports
Trustees submit comprehensive annual reports to the General Assembly via the Executive Council, ensuring complete transparency in property management and financial stewardship.
Ex-Officio Participation
All Trustees serve as ex-officio participants in the Church's highest decision-making bodies, providing continuity and institutional memory in governance processes.
Oath & Registration
Upon assumption of office, Trustees take a solemn oath of stewardship and are registered with relevant statutory authorities to ensure legal compliance and recognition.
Strategic Oversight
Continuous monitoring and strategic guidance for all property-related decisions, ensuring alignment with Church mission and legal requirements.

📋 Constitutional Foundation

Legal Basis: Article 16 of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana Constitution

The Board of Trustees operates under the full authority of the Church's Constitution, serving as the constitutional guardians of all Church assets. This foundational document establishes their fiduciary responsibilities and provides the legal framework for effective property stewardship service of the Church's spiritual mission and community outreach programs.