The meaning of CLASSIS is a governing body in some Reformed churches (as in the former Reformed Church in the U.S.) corresponding to a presbytery.

2 days ago · classis f (plural classes, no diminutive) (Protestantism) a supracongregational, regional executive body, intermediate in size or rank between the consistory of an individual congregation and …

A classis is a group of churches within a geographical area that comes together to seek, discern, and submit to God's will, offer one another mutual support and accountability, find ways to live out a …

CLASSIS definition: the organization of pastors and elders that governs a group of local churches; a presbytery. See examples of classis used in a sentence.

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun classis, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Definition of 'classis' classis in British English (ˈklæsɪs ) noun Word forms: plural classes (ˈklæsiːz ) (in some Reformed Churches)

A classis is the governing body of pastors and elders for a regional group of churches that are affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America. It has the authority to deal with matters that …

Classis definition: A governing body of pastors and elders in certain Reformed churches, having jurisdiction over local churches.

Jun 6, 2025 · Two or three times each year, each Christian Reformed church sends representatives to its classis, a regional assembly of churches. Many of the actions taken by classes are governed by …

6 days ago · A classis (‘class’) was a group of Roman citizens who could meet a certain minimum wealth qualification. Servius Tullius (see rex) is supposed to have divided property owners into five classēs …