Which entity determines the eligibility of prospective missionaries?

• A. International Council
• B. Secretary General
• C. World Missions Board
• D. Assistant Director of World Missions

Answer: (C)

The World Missions Board is the body responsible for the eligibility of prospective missionaries. This group oversees the mission program and is charged with evaluating candidates to ensure they meet the church’s standards for service. In practice, they review a candidate’s sense of calling, doctrinal alignment, spiritual maturity, character references, training and preparation status, health and fitness, language readiness, and any required background checks. Based on this thorough assessment, they make the official determination of whether a person is eligible to be sent into missionary work and, often, assign or approve their placement.

Other entities in the structure serve different roles: the International Council typically handles policy and broader governance, the Secretary General manages administrative coordination, and the Assistant Director of World Missions assists with program operations but does not decide eligibility.