Which statement describes the three standing boards' purpose?

• A. To oversee missions, education, and publishing
• B. To oversee only finances
• C. To manage local church property
• D. To appoint ministers

Answer: (A)

Three standing boards are charged with guiding the church’s major ministry streams: missions, education, and publishing. Their purpose is to oversee and coordinate these areas—setting policy, directing resources, and ensuring programs align with the church’s mission. That makes the statement describing their broad oversight of missions, education, and publishing the best fit. The duties of finances, local property management, or appointing ministers are handled by other bodies, not by these three standing boards.