Not only did the Secession of 1834 involve a restoration of true church doctrine, but it also involved a restoration of biblical church government. Through the Secession, God led many churches to return to the Church Order of Dordt and biblical church polity.

The Church Order of Dordt is well known in many reformed churches. What is the history behind this church order? This article discusses the history from the Articles of Wezel to the Synod of Emden. The author looks specifically at the issue of church headship.