Which body elects the Council of Eighteen?

• A. The International General Council
• B. The International General Assembly
• C. The General Council
• D. The International Executive Committee

Answer: (A)

In this church's governance, leadership is chosen through a chain where the International General Council holds the authority to elect the Council of Eighteen. The Council of Eighteen functions as a key executive body serving between major assemblies, so its members are selected by those who already oversee the church’s ongoing operations—the International General Council. The International General Assembly is responsible for electing the International General Council, not the Council of Eighteen, and the General Council and International Executive Committee have distinct roles in governance and administration. This structure ensures continuity and accountability by having the top council directly appoint the next tier of leadership.