Documents

This chart shows the per member and per church assessments for the churches of the Delaware-Raritan Classis.

This guide is used to set the salary and benefits packages for all ministers of the Classis. 

When a minister's call is ending, this form is completed by a visiting minister of classis who superintends a portion of the consistory meeting at which it is decided to apply to the classis for a dissolution of the pastoral relationship.

Covenant of Closure for departing pastors. 

Clear boundaries are in the best interest for the departing pastor, the congregation (s) involved, and the future ministry of the congregation’s pastoral leadership. Here is a template for writing a “Covenant of Closure” that defines and blesses their future relationship. Covenant of Closure (template).docx

Contract Template for Contract and Interim Pastors.  To provide uniformity in the contract formats, please use this template as a guide for new contracts.  Contracts will be returned if not used in this format.  Click on the Title link and save a copy to your computer.  

Contract Template for Candidates Under Care.  To provide uniformity in the contract formats, please use this template as a guide for new contracts.  Contracts will be returned if not used in this format.  Click on the Title link and save a copy to your computer.