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

• A. State overseer
• B. District Overseer
• C. Church board
• D. General Overseer

Answer: (A)

When a pastor wants to move to a different pastoral assignment, the request should follow the church’s established chain of authority. The formal letter goes to the State Overseer, who has overall oversight of ministers within the state and coordinates transfers. The District Overseer operates under the State Overseer, and while he may be consulted, the official decision rests with the State Overseer. The other options—the church board and the General Overseer—are not the first recipients for this request. The General Overseer would get involved only after state-level processing or in special circumstances. This structure ensures moves are considered with proper oversight, accountability, and fit for the ministry.