The state overseer, with the ____________, may authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize and receive members into the church, when such authority is necessary.

• A. District Overseer
• B. State Council
• C. Pastor
• D. International Executive Committee

Answer: (A)

In this governance structure, the right to authorize exhorters to pastor, baptize, and receive members is a coordinated action between higher state leadership and the local district leadership. The state overseer partners with the district overseer to license individuals, ensuring proper oversight as needs arise in the district. The district overseer is the appropriate local administrator because they directly oversee the congregations within that district, making it practical to grant such authority where pastoral tasks are needed. A State Council functions as a deliberative body rather than the issuer of licenses. A Pastor typically exercises authority within their own church and does not grant broad authorization to others. The International Executive Committee operates at a global level and isn’t involved in district-level licensing decisions.