Support and Release

"On the other hand, the consistory, as representing the congregation, shall also be bound to provide for the proper support of its ministers, and shall not dismiss them from service without the knowledge and approbation of the classis and of the delegates of the (particular) synod." Church Order, Article 11. Article 11 is closely related to Article 10, as the opening phrase indicates: "On the other hand…." Article 10 concerned itself with the responsibility of a minister with respect to his...