Ministers are ____ or ____ of the treasures of the Lord.

• A. Ambassadors; Stewards
• B. Servants; Guardians
• C. Agents; Custodians
• D. Trustees; Stewards

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is how church leaders handle the resources entrusted to God’s work. Ministers are trustees and stewards of the treasures of the Lord because they hold responsibility for both the legal/structured care of church assets (trustees) and the responsible, God-centered management of all resources for His purposes (stewards). Trustees oversee ownership and proper use, ensuring assets are safeguarded and used according to laws and the church’s mission. Stewards focus on administration and accountability, recognizing that everything belongs to God and must be managed to advance His kingdom. The combination captures both the protective duty and the purposeful direction ministers must exercise. The other pairs don’t convey this dual role as accurately: ambassadors emphasize external representation, guardians are about protection without the clear fiduciary oversight, agents imply acting for others, and custodians stress custody without the same depth of ownership and stewardship responsibilities.