In 1929, which council, composed of all ordained ministers, was established to convene prior to the Assembly?

• A. Bishops Council
• B. Ministers Council
• C. Pastors Council
• D. General Councils

Answer: (A)

This question focuses on how the denomination organizes its governance before the General Assembly. In 1929, the body created to convene prior to the Assembly was the Bishops Council, a group made up of all ordained ministers who oversee church order and policy between sessions. Their pre-assembly meeting handles agenda planning, coordination of decisions, and guidance for the upcoming Assembly, ensuring that the process runs smoothly and with proper oversight.

The other options don’t fit as well. A Ministers Council or Pastors Council would imply broader or different segments of ordained ministers or church leaders, but the historical record identifies the Bishops Council as the pre-assembly body composed of those with ordination who carry episcopal oversight. The General Councils refers to the larger governing body that convenes during the Assembly itself, not a separate pre-assembly council.