Before approving a building project, a ________________ or his designee will determine if the design and financial programs have been approved by proper authorities.

• A. pastor
• B. board of trustees
• C. state overseer
• D. finance committee

Answer: (C)

The right person is the state overseer. When a building project is proposed, the state overseer (or his designee) checks that the design and the financial program have already received the necessary approvals from the proper church authorities. This ensures the project aligns with denominational standards and has the required oversight before any approval is given to move forward. While the local pastor handles spiritual leadership and the board of trustees or the finance committee deal with local governance and finances, they do not carry the required cross-authority verification that the state overseer provides.