The stated clerk of classis (regional groupings of CRC churches) functions between meetings by preparing the agendas and minutes of classis as well as maintaining the files of classis. They serve as the official correspondent for the classis.
The function of the synodical deputy is to represent the interests of synod in the life or actions of the classis. They are guided in their advice by the Church Order and the decisions of synod.
Letter re Church Order Articles 82-84 and Their Supplements 2016
Summary of Synod 2016 to Stated Clerks
Synodical Deputy and Stated Clerk Letter 2016
- Summary of Occasions When Synodical Deputies are Needed (2016)
- CRC Church Vacancies
- Travel Policy
- Expense Form 2017 - Canada U.S.
Manual for Synodical Deputies 2016
Synodical Deputy Report Forms 2016
Forms
- Classical Credentials (pdf) (Word)
- Classical Diploma (with seal) (without seal)
- Certificate of Ordination
- Certificate - Colloquium Doctum
- Classical Certificate - Commissioned Pastor Exhorter
- Letter of Call - U.S. (pdf) (Word) Canada (pdf) (Word)
- Letter of Call for Commissioned Pastor - U.S. Canada
- Ecclesiastical Credential for a Minister (pdf) (Word)
- Transfer of Supervision for a Retired Minister (pdf) (Word)
- Certificate of Retirement
Other Resources
Stated Clerk Letter - Credentials for Synod 2017 and Delegate Info
- Credentials for Synod form
- Preparation of the Credentials of Synodical Delegates
- Delegate to Synod 2017 information form (Word)
- Classifications of Materials Legally Before Synod
Stated Clerk Responsibilities Letter 2016
- Information for Stated Clerks of Classes
- Suggested Format for Classis Minutes
- Ministers on Loan or Eligible for Call
- Ministers of the Word
- Commissioned Pastors as Solo Pastors
- List of Denominational Acronyms and Abbreviations
- Role of Classis-Appointed Counselors
- Guide for Conducting Church Visiting
- New Church Information Form
- Newly Organized Church Information Form
- Classis Meeting Check List for Stated Clerks
- Chart for Processing Pastors - English Language
- Chart for Process of CRC-RCA Pastor Exchange
Stated Clerk Board Nominations Letter 2016
- Nomination and Election Process of New Board Membership
- Board Nominees Needed for 2017
- Board member nomination forms - Stated Clerk Nominee
- Board expectations