The International Council advises the International Executive Committee on issues of international concern. Which body performs this advisory role?

• A. World Missions Board
• B. International Council
• C. District Overseers Council
• D. Executive Committee

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is identifying the body that serves as the global counsel for international matters to the International Executive Committee. The International Council is the group designed to provide that international guidance, drawing input from representatives across regions to shape policies and responses for the whole church body. This advisory role means offering informed perspectives on worldwide concerns before the International Executive Committee weighs decisions. The World Missions Board mainly handles missions programs and implementation, not broad international advisory input. The District Overseers Council operates at a regional level, focusing on district oversight rather than global counsel. The Executive Committee, while it can consider advice, is the body that makes decisions and would be the recipient of such counsel rather than the provider of it.