Supervises seminary students and candidates in process toward becoming ministers of word and sacrament

Processes the call of ministers of word and sacrament to classis churches and congregations

Oversees the development of commissioned pastors who are pursuing a non-traditional path to pastoral ministry through the RCA's apprenticeship model for ministerial formation.

Annually monitors and assesses the health of classis churches

Develops, supports and provides resources for coached networks for pastors

Develops, supports and provides resources for church leadership development

Meets with the leadership of churches and congregations

Facilitates consultation for churches to provide ongoing growth and health of classis churches and congregations

Resources the churches of classis to start new congregations

Allocates the designated classis funds for church planting

Recruits potential church planters

Coaches church planters

Supervises classis church plants

Connects one-on-one with pastors and specialized ministers to cultivate a collective sense of belonging and community while understanding and supporting individual needs.

Offers cohorts as a way for ministers to engage with each other in an ongoing forum that encourages connection, support and creativity. 

Provides resources and hospitality both at the in-person bi-annual City Classis meetings and virtually throughout the year.

Maintains the administrative list of ministers and contact information.