In 1963, the International Executive Council created which department to coordinate the numerous evangelism efforts of the church?

• A. Evangelism Division
• B. Evangelism and Home Missions Department
• C. Missions and Outreach Department
• D. Worship and Outreach Department

Answer: (B)

The test is about understanding how outreach was organized to keep evangelism efforts consistent across the church. In 1963 the International Executive Council created a department specifically to coordinate evangelism efforts and domestic mission work. The name Evangelism and Home Missions Department directly expresses both parts of that mission: evangelism (sharing the gospel) and home missions (domestic missionary work). Having this combined department allowed standardized programs, training, budgeting, and resources across congregations, ensuring a unified approach to outreach. The other option names wouldn’t capture the domestic missions component or would emphasize different areas, so the Evangelism and Home Missions Department best fits what was formed.