When a pastor desires a pastoral change, he/she will submit a letter of request to the _____.

• A. state overseer
• B. district overseer
• C. church board
• D. general overseer

Answer: (A)

In Church of God practice, when a pastor desires a pastoral change, the formal route is to submit a letter of request to the state overseer, who has jurisdiction over all pastors and churches within that state. The state overseer reviews the request, provides guidance, and coordinates with district leaders as needed to move the process forward. The district overseer operates under the state level, but receiving the request directly is not the initiating step. The church board handles local congregational affairs and does not authorize transfers. The general overseer sits at the top of the hierarchy and may become involved later, but the proper first step is to address the state overseer.