Assistant pastors are subject to the approval and appointment of the ___________.

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

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that ministerial appointments in this framework come from the higher level of church governance to ensure consistent doctrine, standards, and accountability across churches. The State Overseer has statewide oversight of ministry, including approving and placing assistant pastors, so their appointment is coordinated and accountable within the state body. District Overseers handle supervision within a district, while local church boards or councils are primarily involved in local governance and church operations, not the formal appointment of ministers across churches. Therefore, the State Overseer is the appropriate authority to approve and appoint assistant pastors.