Bethel AME Ann Arbor - Steward Board

Purpose of Ministry

Stewards serve as advisors to the pastor. A Steward assists the pastor in all administrative capacities, helping to implement courses of action to facilitate decision-making.

Objectives

Make an exact account of all money and other provisions collected for the support of the Church.
Establish along with the Pastor his/her salary and benefit package, commensurate with the cost of living in the given geographical area and the financial capacity of the local congregation.
Seek the needy and distressed in order to relieve and comfort them.
Serve as spiritual lay leaders of the church.