Committees
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Executive Committee,
Linda Santa Lucia - 908-788-0626
Acts on behalf of Classis between stated sessions, helps coordinate the work of the committees, and oversees the agenda for stated and special sessions of Classis.
Administration Committee
Rev. Paul Janssen - 908-725-4545
Examines elders' minutes, reviews proposed constitutional changes, and facilitates nominations to classis offices.
Candidate Care
Rev. Mark Swart - 908-725-2313
Helps the classis care for seminary students on their way toward ordained ministry in the Reformed Church. Examination Procedures for Ministerial Candidates
Congregational Care
Rev. Thomas Jones - 908-507-4033
Resources consistories for the purpose of supervision and congregational health.
Pulpit Supply List Sample Interim Contract
Church Multiplication & Evangelism
Rev. Steve Miller - 908-705-0145
Strengthens and equips faithful Christian witness throughout and beyond the present bounds of Classis.
Finance
Joyce Murphy - 908-236-6236
Oversees the financial operations of the Classis and any churches seeking assistance or sizable loans. Classis Ministry & Mission Budgeting
Multicultural Ministry:
Rev. Elizabeth Estes - 732-331-2692
Raises awareness and advocates for the needs and concerns of racial/ethnic persons in our congregations and communities. https://www.rca.org/multiracial/
Pastoral Care
Rev. Heidi Hankel - 215-802-4724
Oversees all the ministers of the classis, providing support and accountability.
Program
(currently being provided by the Congregational Care & Pastoral Care Committees)
Supports congregations towards growth in spiritually healthy ways though special events and/or workshops, ‘interest based clusters,’ denominational tools, programs, and contacts.