The term 'membership' during the regular conference refers to which?

• A. The choir
• B. The guests
• C. The staff
• D. The church's overall membership

Answer: (D)

Membership refers to the church’s officially enrolled body of believers—the people who are on the church’s rolls and have a formal relationship with the church, including rights in governance. During a regular conference, the focus is on this whole body, not just a ministry group or a temporary attendee. The choir is a ministry team, guests are visitors, and staff are workers within the church; none of these by themselves define membership. The term “membership” points to the collective body of those who officially belong to the church, whose input and vote in conference reflect the church’s overall membership.