The ____ signs and issues credentials to ministers?

• A. International Council
• B. International Executive Council
• C. Local Church Development Plan
• D. General Overseer

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is who has the final authority to recognize and authorize ministers within the church. In this tradition, ministerial credentials—official documents that authorize a person to preach and lead as a minister—are signed and issued by the church’s top ecclesiastical leader. The General Overseer serves as the chief overseer of the entire Church of God organization, giving him the authority to endorse and credential ministers across the denomination. This role ensures consistency, doctrinal alignment, and accountability in ministry claims.

The other options describe bodies or documents that influence governance or planning but do not perform the act of signing credentials. Councils provide oversight and policy, while a Local Church Development Plan focuses on local church growth and strategy rather than credentialing individuals.