A _____ takes care of business arising between regular conferences.

• A. called conference
• B. annual conference
• C. district conference
• D. general conference

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that urgent or time-sensitive church business arising between scheduled gatherings is handled by a called conference. A called conference is a specially summoned meeting designed to address matters that can’t wait until the next regular conference. It follows the church’s rules for calling such meetings—notice given, a defined quorum, and the authority to decide on issues on behalf of the wider church (with any required steps for ratification if the bylaws demand it). Regular conferences are the planned, periodic gatherings where routine governance, reports, and essential legislation are considered, while called conferences exist specifically to handle between-session business. District or general conferences are versions of regular gatherings at different levels; they’re not the mechanism for mid-cycle issues. So, when something urgent comes up between regular conferences, a called conference is the appropriate vehicle to address it promptly.