Helpful Documents for Synod

Please see the list of documents below that can be found on the Synod Resources page.

• Diaconal Ministry at the Classis Level
• Job Description for Deacons at Local Church Level
• Affiliation Process for Pastors and Congregations
• Covenant for Officebearers (2012)
• Belhar Confession for Study
• Liturgical Forms and Resources
• Guide for Conducting Church Visiting (2015)
• Our World Belongs to God: A Contemporary Testimony (2008)
• Model Church Facilities (2015)
• Attachment to the Articles of Incorporation Form (2015)
• Michigan Articles of Incorporation Filing Form (2015)
• Michigan Restated Articles of Incorporation Filing Form (2015)
• Model Articles of Incorporation - U.S. (2009)
• Model Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws - Canada (2012)
• Michigan Articles of Incorporation