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.
Summary of Synod 2018 to Stated Clerks
Synodical Deputies and Stated Clerks
Synodical Deputy and Stated Clerk Letter 2018
- Summary of Occasions When Synodical Deputies are Needed (2018)
- Church Order Video Series Information
- Travel Policy
- Expense Form 2019 - Canada U.S.
Manual for Synodical Deputies 2018
Synodical Deputy Report Forms 2018
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 Released Minister in the Same Classis (pdf) (Word)
- Transfer of Supervision for a Released Minister to New Church and Classis (pdf) (Word)
- Transfer of Supervision for a Retired Minister (pdf) (Word)
- Certificate of Retirement
Other Resources
Stated Clerk Letter - Credentials for Synod 2019 and Delegate Info
- Credentials for Synod form
- Preparation of the Credentials of Synodical Delegates
- Delegate to Synod 2019 Information form (Word)
- What to Expect as a Delegate to Synod – FAQs
- Classifications of Materials Legally Before Synod
Stated Clerk Responsibilities Letter 2018
- Information for Stated Clerks of Classes
- Ministers on Loan or Eligible for Call
- Ministers of the Word
- Commissioned Pastors as Solo Pastors
- 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 2018
- Nomination and Election Process of New Board Membership
- Board Nominees Requested for 2019
- Board member nomination forms - Stated Clerk Nominee
- Board expectations