The Historical Development of the Book of Church Order
Chapter 22 : The Pastoral Relations
Paragraph 5 : Of Stated Supplies
22-5. In order to provide necessary changes in pastorates, a temporary relation may be established between a church and a minister called Stated Supply. If a church is unable to secure a regular pastor or a Stated Supply, then the Session with approval of Presbytery may establish a temporary relation between the church and a licentiate called Student Supply or Ruling Elder Supply. [DIGEST: ] BACKGROUND & COMPARISON: |