Which group makes up the largest portion of the International Executive Council?

• A. Elders
• B. Ministers
• C. Pastors
• D. Deacons

Answer: (C)

The International Executive Council is dominated by those who shepherd local congregations, i.e., pastors. In Church of God governance, pastors are the primary leaders crossing the global network, overseeing churches, guiding church direction, and implementing decisions at the local level. Because there are far more churches and ordained pastors than the other roles (elders, deacons, or non-pastoral ministers), pastors naturally form the largest group on the council. Elders and deacons operate as specialized local leaders with fewer numbers, and other ministers who aren’t serving as pastors are less common on the IEC. So, the largest portion being pastors aligns with the structure that centers pastoral leadership across the church body.