A local church can determine if it is practical to have a ____.

• A. Pastor
• B. District board
• C. Church and Pastor's Council
• D. Administrative committee

Answer: (C)

When a local church decides whether it’s practical to establish a governance or planning body, the best route is for the Church and Pastor's Council to assess it together. This joint council brings together the pastor’s leadership and the congregation’s input, ensuring practical feasibility aligns with the church’s mission, resources, and culture. It allows ongoing accountability and shared responsibility, which is essential for any local church considering structural changes.

Having a district board isn’t appropriate for a local church decision because district-level bodies operate outside the local congregation. A pastor alone misses the congregational perspective, and an administrative committee, while useful, doesn’t inherently involve both pastoral leadership and broad lay participation in evaluating practicality. The combined Church and Pastor's Council is the seating that naturally fits local governance decisions.