When a pastor desires a pastoral change, to whom should he/she submit a letter of request?

• A. District Overseer
• B. Church Council
• C. Local Church Board
• D. State Overseer

Answer: (D)

In this church structure, decisions about moving a pastor are handled at the higher level of statewide oversight. A pastor who desires a pastoral change should submit a written request to the State Overseer, who has the authority to review and coordinate such assignments across the state. The District Overseer may be involved in initial conversations and local considerations, but the formal initiating channel and ultimate responsibility for pastoral transfers rests with the State Overseer to ensure alignment with statewide policy and procedures. Local bodies like the Church Council or Local Church Board handle local governance and church operations, not formal transfer requests.