Our Church Order (Article 12)

Inasmuch as a Minister of the Word, once lawfully called as described above, is bound to the service of the Church for life, he is not allowed to enter upon a secular vocation except for such weighty reasons as shall receive the approval of the Classis. This article is comprised of two propositions. (1) The minister of the Word, once lawfully called, is bound to the service of the church for life; (2) For such weighty reasons as receive the approval of the Classis he may enter upon a secular...