The purpose of the International General Assembly is to advance the COG's ______.

• A. Finances and Governance
• B. Worship and Rituals
• C. Mission, Vision, and Commitments
• D. Doctrines and Sacraments

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is that the International General Assembly serves to set and propel the church’s direction—its mission, its long-term vision, and the commitments the global body makes to live that out. This assembly gathers representatives to affirm what the church exists to do, where it is heading, and the promises members and ministries will uphold as they work together. In practice, that means reviewing progress, agreeing on strategic priorities, and codifying the shared values and goals that guide decisions across all ministries.

Finances and governance, worship and rituals, or doctrinal statements and sacraments are important aspects of church life, but they sit under the broader umbrella of guiding direction rather than defining the church’s purpose and future. The mission, vision, and commitments answer the fundamental question of why the church exists and what it seeks to accomplish, which is why this option is the best fit.