December 6, 2020
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Institutional Intelligence
Attached to this post is a chapter-by-chapter summary of the book Institutional Intelligence by Gordon Smith.
December 3, 2020
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Classis Meetings During COVID: Collected Learning
Collected experiences, learning, and advice for hosting classis meetings during COVID. . . and beyond.
May 14, 2020
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From Restrictions to Precautions: A Classis Letter On Churches Gathering Again
A letter sent by the Classis Georgetown Vision Team supporting churches as they look at gathering again.
May 6, 2020
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Classis COVID-19 Response Coordination Team
A sample of a classis-based COVID-19 response coordination team.
April 29, 2020
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Classis by Video: Technical Edition
Technical advice/observations for a classis that is meeting by video. Some advice might also be applicable to things like congregational meetings.
October 30, 2019
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Do I Matter?
In this article, I write about a trend I've seen in my role supporting classis renewal. It’s a trend of feeling like we don’t count, and by “we,” I mean pretty much everyone.
August 14, 2019
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Classis Functionaries - Some Basics
Have you ever wondered about the basic structure of our denomination? If so, I wanted to share some of the typical roles you will find in a classis.
July 16, 2019
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Classis by Video
Can classis meetings happen by video? Should they?
June 6, 2019
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Classis as a Worshiping Community
What does it mean for a classis to worship and pray as a community of churches?
April 10, 2019
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Time to Rename Classis?
Last year an overture came to CRC Synod asking for a name change of "classis." What are your thoughts, and if given the chance, what name would you give to classis?
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Indeed, one of the things I neglected to say was thanks to Darren for putting me onto this book!
Also, for those in Canada interested in engaging with it more, there is a project starting...
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Don,
Thanks for you additional experience & insights! This is very helpful. Moving back to the US after being in Canada wasn't part of the story I thought to address! And it sounds...
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Henry, thanks for your comment and sorry for the missing information. I've updated the post to include the title/author (Strong and Weak by Andy Crouch).
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Thanks for your comments. From your comments and my research, it does look like there aren't really membership papers as there are just church records.
Perhaps, then, what would be best...