CURRENT TRUSTEES
Why Trustees at Open Doors Baptist Church?
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At Open Doors Baptist Church, trustees serve a vital role in supporting the mission of the church by ensuring that our resources, facilities, and legal responsibilities are managed with integrity, wisdom, and accountability. Our work allows pastoral and ministry teams to focus on spiritual leadership, knowing that the church’s financial and operational foundation is strong.
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ODBC Trustees help protect what God has entrusted to us, which are our property, finances, and reputation so that we can continue to be a church that opens doors for others to encounter Jesus. We are not just managers; we are servant leaders, called to steward God’s resources faithfully and make decisions that reflect biblical values and long-term vision.​
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Angela
Jones
Ruth
Lesley
Emmanuel
Chime
Our role is essential because it provides:
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Stability in managing church assets and property.
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Transparency and accountability in financial matters.
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Protection through wise legal and risk management.
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Support for pastoral and ministry leaders in practical areas.​
By serving behind the scenes, we the trustees make visible ministry possible.​
The Holy Bible does talk extensively about stewardship, responsibility, and accountability, which are the principles behind what we call trusteeship today. The Bible teaches that trustees, like all stewards, must manage what is entrusted to them faithfully, honestly, and in service to others, knowing they are ultimately accountable to God.
Explore what it means to be a Trustee at Open Doors Baptist Church.
1. Stewardship of God’s Resources A trustee is someone entrusted with resources on behalf of others. Scripture consistently teaches that everything belongs to God, and humans are caretakers: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” (Psalm 24:1) “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) This means trustees are to act faithfully and not for selfish gain.
2. Faithfulness and Accountability Jesus told parables about servants entrusted with their master’s property: Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) – servants are judged based on how faithfully they managed what was entrusted to them. Parable of the Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1–13) – warns against misusing resources and emphasizes that “you cannot serve both God and money.” Trustees, by biblical principle, are accountable both to the people they serve and ultimately to God.
3. Integrity and Avoiding Corruption Trusteeship carries moral responsibility: “Provide things honest in the sight of all men.” (Romans 12:17) “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” (Luke 16:10) This stresses transparency, honesty, and fairness.
4. Service, Not Self-Interest Biblical leadership is servanthood: “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26) Trustees are not owners, but servants acting for the good of others and the glory of God.
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