classis
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- Presbyterian polity is a method of church governance typified by the rule of assemblies of presbyters, or elders. Each local church is governed by a body of elected elders usually called the session or consistory, though other terms, such as church board, may apply. ...
- Local CRC congregations are grouped into regions known as "classis" (pl: "classes"). Each region has 10-20 congregations in it. There are currently 47 classes in the CRC.
- In certain Reformed Churches, the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches.