This article is on Article 31 of the Church Order, discussing the structure of the Church federation and communication within this structure. 

God is the one who calls office bearers. How do we know this? Based on Article 31 of the Belgic Confession this article explains the calling and election to office, duration term of office bearers, equality among office bearers, and that Christ remains the Head of the church.

Christ exercises his authority in the church through the use of office-bearers. How are office-bearers elected in the church? From the Belgic Confession, Article 31 this article discusses the election of office-bearers and their calling to office.

This is an article about Article 31 of the Belgic Confession, discussing the task and calling of the minister of the Word.