Who has the authority to approve and appoint assistant pastors?

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

Answer: (A)

In this Church of God structure, the leader with authority to approve and appoint assistant pastors is the State Overseer. The State Overseer oversees all churches within the state and is responsible for approving candidate qualifications, ordination status, and assignments to ensure doctrinal alignment and pastoral needs are met across the state. The Local Church Board handles daily church administration and can offer recommendations, but it does not grant official appointment. The District Overseer plays a supervisory role over a district, influencing appointments within that district, yet the formal approval and appointment come through the State Overseer. The Church Council serves as an advisory body at the local level and does not possess the authority to appoint.