To whom should a pastor submit a letter of request when desiring a pastoral change?

• A. District Overseer
• B. Local Church Board
• C. State Overseer
• D. Bishop

Answer: (C)

In this church governance structure, requests for changes in pastoral assignments are handled through the state-level authority. A pastor desiring a pastoral change should prepare a formal letter of request addressed to the State Overseer. The State Overseer holds the responsibility of overseeing pastoral appointments within the state, coordinating with other leaders as needed to ensure placements follow denominational policy and serve the churches effectively. The local church board may offer input and the district overseer provides district-level oversight, but the formal submission and final considerations for a pastoral change are centralized with the State Overseer, which preserves order and consistency across the state.