Who has the authority to direct a district's conferences?

• A. Pastor
• B. District overseer
• C. International Executive Committee
• D. Local church board

Answer: (B)

In this context, the district overseer holds the authority to direct a district’s conferences. The district overseer is the chief administrator for the district, responsible for overseeing all churches within that district, guiding district worship and governance, and presiding over district meetings and conferences. When a district conference is convened, the overseer calls the gathering, directs the proceedings, and sets the agenda so that district-level business—such as reports, elections, and policy discussions—is carried out smoothly. The local pastor leads only the local church and does not direct district conferences, while the international executive committee sets broad church-wide policy rather than directing district affairs. The local church board handles matters at the church level, not the district.