Who serves as the chairman of the Church and Pastor's Council?

• A. Pastor
• B. District Overseer
• C. State Overseer
• D. Elder

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who leads the local church’s governance in the Church and Pastor’s Council. The pastor serves as the presiding officer because, in this structure, the pastor is the local church’s spiritual leader and chief administrator. As shepherd, the pastor sets the direction for worship, teaching, and church operations, and leads the council in discussing matters, shaping policy, and making decisions that align with the church’s mission. The Church and Pastor’s Council is a body that includes the pastor and other church officers to coordinate these duties, with the pastor guiding the meeting and the overall work.

Higher-level overseers—District Overseer and State Overseer—operate at district or state levels, not as chair of the local church’s council. An Elder may contribute to governance, but the chair of the Church and Pastor’s Council is the pastor.