Which statement describes the International General Assembly's relation to church property?

• A. It administers local property only
• B. It handles sacraments
• C. It manages church finances
• D. It governs ownership of all church property

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is centralized ownership of church property. In this system, property is owned and governed at the denominational level by the International General Assembly, not left entirely to individual local congregations. This means titles to property, and major decisions about buying, selling, mortgaging, or leasing church property, are approved and overseen by the Assembly to maintain unity and accountability across the denomination. Local churches use and manage their buildings within that framework, but they cannot independently control or transfer ownership without Assembly authority. This arrangement protects the church’s assets, ensures they’re used in line with the denomination’s mission, and keeps property decisions consistent with church-wide standards.

Sacraments are spiritual rites administered by clergy, and finances relate to budgeting and stewardship, not ownership of all church property.