A local church can determine if it is practical to have a _____________.

• A. Finance Committee
• B. Stewardship Team
• C. Church and Pastor's Council
• D. Choir Committee

Answer: (C)

The ability to decide whether a new governance structure should exist rests with the church’s leadership that has authority over policy and structure—the Church and Pastor's Council. This body assesses needs, resources, accountability, and how decisions are made, so it’s the one that determines if introducing a formal governance entity is practical and aligns with the church’s goals.

Functional groups like a Finance Committee, Stewardship Team, or Choir Committee are designed to carry out specific tasks within the existing framework. They don’t typically have the mandate to authorize creating new governance bodies; they operate under the direction and structure already approved by the council and pastor.