Dismissal of Ministers

We are still busy with the eleventh article of the church order. Besides speaking of the obligation of the consistory to properly support the minister of the congregation so that "he may be free from all worldly cares and avocations while dispensing spiritual blessings," this article also speaks of dismissing ministers from the service of the church. Concerning this matter the article states: "And shall not dismiss them from service without the knowledge and approbation of the classis and of...