All major local church disbursements must be approved by the church in ____.

• A. assembly
• B. conference
• C. convention
• D. synod

Answer: (B)

The authority for approving major local church disbursements rests with the church in conference. This means the entire congregation gathers to vote on substantial expenditures, ensuring accountability and shared stewardship rather than leaving such decisions to a single pastor or committee. Routine expenses may be handled by church officers or a finance committee, but significant financial decisions require the formal approval of the church during a conference. The other terms refer to different kinds of gatherings or higher-level bodies, not the local church meeting that authorizes large disbursements.