Below are a number of links, forms, and other necessary tools for all those preparing for the Ministry of the Word in the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) under the provisions of Church Order Articles 6, 7, and 8.
Article Six (6):
- Candidate’s Application to Council Form (includes Autobiography and Personal Statement of Faith) Word | PDF
- Council Recommendation Form Word | PDF
- Classis Ministerial Leadership Team Recommendation Form (includes Study and Financial Plans) Word | PDF
- Application for Licensure
Article Seven (7):
- Candidate’s Application to Council Form (includes Autobiography and Personal Statement of Faith) Word | PDF
- Council Recommendation Form Word | PDF
- Classis Ministerial Leadership Team Recommendation Form (includes Learning Covenant and Financial Plans) Word | PDF
- Council Recommendation Form: Final Assessment Word | PDF
- Application for Licensure Word | PDF
Article Eight (8):
- Former Local Governing Body: Recommendation Form Word | PDF
- Former Middle Judicatory Body: Recommendation Form Word | PDF
- Autobiography and Personal Statement of Faith Word | PDF
- Classis Ministerial Leadership Team Recommendation Form (includes Learning Covenant and Financial Plans) Word | PDF
- Council Recommendation Form: Stated Supply Word | PDF
- Application for Licensure Word | PDF
(6) Church Order Article 6 applies to those who prepare for the Ministry of the Word in the CRC through academic training that results in the student obtaining a Master of Divinity degree.
(7) Church Order Article 7 applies to those preparing for the Ministry of the Word in the CRC who do not have the prescribed theological training but who nevertheless give evidence of exceptional giftedness and a “native ability” to preach the Word.
(8) Church Order Article 8 applies to those who wish to enter the Ministry of the Word in the CRC but who have been previously ordained in a different denomination.
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