The ________, the highest authority of the COG, governs the ownership of all church property.

• A. International General Assembly
• B. International Executive Council
• C. State Overseer
• D. Local Church Council

Answer: (A)

The leadership structure places the International General Assembly as the ultimate authority over the entire Church of God. Because ownership of church property affects the entire denomination—how property is titled, managed, and used across all congregations—this decision is reserved for the top governing body that represents every region. The International General Assembly sets the policies that all local churches and regional bodies follow, ensuring unity and consistent stewardship.

The International Executive Council acts as the administrative arm that carries out and enforces the Assembly’s decisions, but it does not supplant the Assembly’s authority. Regional and local bodies, like State Overseers and Local Church Councils, manage day-to-day matters within the framework set by the higher authorities, aligning their actions with the Assembly’s policies.