05/29/2026
We are excited to announce that during a Synod of the Trinity Special Assembly meeting earlier this week, Synod commissioners unanimously voted to elect Kristal Smith as the Synod’s new stated clerk. She will begin her new role with the Synod on June 1.
Most recently, Kristal served as the Presbytery Leader for Governance and Congregational Leadership at the Presbytery of Carlisle, having stepped down from that position at the end of February.
“Rev. Smith is conscientious and thoughtful and cares deeply about the spiritual health of the Church,” said Synod Executive the Rev. Forrest Claassen. “In just a few short years, she has won the trust and respect of the stated clerks across the Synod. I am grateful for the wisdom and care she will bring to the office of Synod Stated Clerk. I look forward to partnering with her in making the Synod a place that ‘supports and challenges presbyteries to be vital, innovative and faithful.'”
More: https://www.syntrinity.org/synod/kristal-smith-elected-new-synod-stated-clerk/
