Faith
Nashville Church Restores Missions Fund After Suit
Faith Facts
- The Nashville Church of Christ must return $440,000 to a missionary trust fund and transfer control to Crieve Hall Church of Christ.
- This settlement resulted from a lawsuit over misuse of funds intended for mission work as arranged by a member’s will.
- The court appointed new trustees so the trust will continue to support missionary work as originally intended.
The Nashville Church of Christ in Tennessee has agreed to restore a trust fund meant for missionary endeavors after a court-approved settlement.
This outcome resolves a legal dispute involving the church, Tennessee’s Attorney General, and mismanagement of church assets, with a renewed focus on biblical stewardship.
“The trust was given … for the benefit of missionary endeavors according to the discretion of the elders.”
Under the agreement, the trust—originally valued at $303,356 in 2018 and now $440,000 including interest—will be overseen by elders of the nearby Crieve Hall Church of Christ, keeping the mission in line with Christian intent.
This decision ensures that church resources are returned to their divinely purposed use, reaffirming a commitment to faith-driven ministry and accountability.
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