Evangelistic associations or other organizations of this type cannot be organized in the Church of God without the express approval of the ____.

• A. General Assembly
• B. State Council
• C. International Executive Council
• D. International General Assembly

Answer: (C)

Authority for organizing evangelistic associations within the Church of God is vested in the International Executive Council. This body acts as the church’s executive authority between international gatherings, approving new organizations to ensure they align with doctrine, governance, and policy. Because of its executive role, express approval must come from this council. The General Assembly is a periodic gathering that sets broad direction, not the day-to-day approvals; the State Council handles matters at the state level; and the International General Assembly is the global legislative body, whose function is broader policy and constitutional matters rather than approving new entities.