(Acts 6:3-8)Therefore, brethren, select out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And what they said pleased the whole multitude, and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit,… And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great signs and wonders among the people.

the primary is to disburse all funds received into the church treasury in a responsible and organized manner with funds identified and bills paid when due, so that the mission and ministry of the congregation are supported and strengthened.

Church clerks, or church secretaries, are responsible for all administrative functions in their church. They prepare announcements about Sabbath or other celebrations, and maintain records of business and church board meetings.

While deacons generally dealt with the needs of people within the church, the role of a church trustee has developed in recent generations to serve the needs related to finance and property issues.