Report of special meeting of Classis East
This official report documents the examination and approval of two pastoral candidates, Joe Holstege and Justin Smidstra, by Classis East of the Protestant Reformed Churches in America. The article details their rigorous examinations on Reformed dogmatics, Scripture, confessions, and practical theology, culminating in recommendations for their ordination and installation. It also covers administrative matters including pulpit supply and the appointment of a moderator for a vacant congregation.
After preaching their specimen sermons and upon receiving the approval of their preaching from Classis East and the Synodical Delegates Ad Examina of Classis West, the Pastors-elect Joe Holstege and Justin Smidstra were examined extensively on the six loci of Reformed dogmatics, and their knowledge of the Scriptures, confessions, controversy, and practica. Both Pastors-elect gave excellent demonstrations of their knowledge and training in all these areas over roughly five hours of oral...
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