Which body elects the Council of Eighteen?

• A. General Council
• B. International General Assembly
• C. International Executive Committee
• D. Laity

Answer: (A)

In Church of God governance, the General Council is the representative body entrusted with electing leadership that serves between General Assemblies. The Council of Eighteen acts as the executive arm, carrying out policy, administration, and church-wide coordination under the General Council’s direction. That makes the General Council the body responsible for choosing the Council of Eighteen, ensuring that the church’s day-to-day governance remains accountable to the broader assembly and its delegates. Laity do not directly appoint this council, and while the International General Assembly and the International Executive Committee have their own roles, the specific act of electing the Council of Eighteen is carried out by the General Council.