BCO 26.6

26.6. 25-6

25-6. A particular church which is not incorporated, desiring to elect trustees, may select from among its membership trustees or officers of like nature who shall have the power and authority: a. to buy, sell, or mortgage property for the church, b. to accept and execute deeds as such trustees, c. to hold and defend titles to the same, and d. to manage any permanent special funds entrusted to them for the furtherance of the purposes of the church. In the fulfillment of their duties, such trustees shall be subject always to the authority, and shall act solely under the instructions of the congregation which they serve as trustees. The powers or duties of such trustees must not infringe upon the powers or duties of the Session or of the Board of Deacons. Such trustees shall be elected in regularly constituted congregational meetings.

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?