The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is ____.

The largest group that comprises the International Executive Council is ____.

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

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is governance and the relative size of each credentialed group. The International Executive Council draws from several officer ranks, but the number of pastors typically outnumbers elders, deacons, or exhorters. Every local church is led by a pastor, and there are many more churches worldwide than there are churches led by other offices or than the number of individuals holding those other titles. Because of that, pastors form the largest portion of the council. The other roles exist and are important, but they are fewer in number and thus contribute a smaller share to the council.

The main idea here is governance and the relative size of each credentialed group. The International Executive Council draws from several officer ranks, but the number of pastors typically outnumbers elders, deacons, or exhorters. Every local church is led by a pastor, and there are many more churches worldwide than there are churches led by other offices or than the number of individuals holding those other titles. Because of that, pastors form the largest portion of the council. The other roles exist and are important, but they are fewer in number and thus contribute a smaller share to the council.