Who appoints the district overseer?

• A. state overseer
• B. International General Assembly
• C. Local Board of Trustees
• D. National Overseer

Answer: (A)

The district overseer is appointed at the state level because districts operate within a state’s jurisdiction and need leadership that aligns with state policies and oversight. The state overseer has the authority to select someone to supervise all the churches in that district, ensuring consistent doctrine, discipline, and support across the state's congregations. Higher bodies like the International General Assembly or a national overseer oversee broader, national or international matters rather than district-level staffing. A Local Board of Trustees handles matters at the local church level, not district-wide appointments. So the state overseer is the one who appoints the district overseer.