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 2019 for Classes | Reimagining Ministry Shares | Ecumenical Categories
Synodical Deputies and Stated Clerks
Synodical Deputy and Stated Clerk Letter 2019
- Summary of Occasions When Synodical Deputies are Needed (2019)
- Church Order Article 12-c paper
- Church Order Video Series Information
- Travel Policy
- Expense Form 2020 - Canada U.S.
- Mileage Calculator Tool - Canada U.S.
Manual for Synodical Deputies 2019
Synodical Deputy Report Forms 2019 | Collection of Forms l Individual Forms
Forms
- Classical Credentials (pdf) (Word)
- Classical Diploma (with seal) (without seal)
- Certificate of Ordination
- Certificate of Reordination
- 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)
- Ecclesiastical Credential for a Minister in Same Classis (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)
- Transfer of Supervision for a Commissioned Pastor Emeritus (pdf) (Word)
- Certificate of Retirement
Other Resources
Stated Clerk Letter - Credentials for Synod 2020 and Delegate Info
- Credentials for Synod form
- Preparation of the Credentials of Synodical Delegates
- Delegate to Synod 2020 Information form (Word)
- What to Expect as a Delegate to Synod – FAQs
- Classifications of Materials Legally Before Synod
Stated Clerk Responsibilities Letter 2019
- Information for Stated Clerks of Classes
- Ministers on Loan or Eligible for Call
- Ministers of the Word
- Persons with License to Exhort
- 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
- Polity Video Series Registration Information
- Chart for Processing Pastors - English Language
- Chart for Process of CRC-RCA Pastor Exchange
- Sample Classis Minutes
Stated Clerk Board Nominations Letter 2019
- Nomination and Election Process of New Board Membership
- Board Nominees Requested for 2020
- Board member nomination forms - Stated Clerk Nominee
- Board expectations