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Another struggle at the death! Any help most appreciated.
Entrance church member (6)
C-I-M
Disoriented seaman losing a name for the duck (4)
-M-E
Taking place of another clergyman promises to pay (9)
--C-R----
I've only included the letters I'm pretty sure of .... but that could be my problem ...

Entrance church member (6)
C-I-M

church (Ch)
member (arm)

redundantelf
Many thanks. You've made me realise my DAILY should have been DIARY.
Suffering from tunnel vision again.

Disoriented seaman losing a name for the duck (4)
-M-E

Is the clue definitely seaman and not 'seamen'
As taking a name (an) from seamen would give you smee which is a type of duck

redundantelf
You're right again.
Time to go to Specsavers.
Yet more thanks from someone who needs to take a rest.
Happy New Year to you.

Same to you martynclark

Taking place of another clergyman promises to pay (9)
--C-R----

Just a thought that this last one could possibly be vicarages as a vicarage is not only a residence but also payment. Bit tenuous, but only a thought

redundantelf
It would fit with the other answers I was a little unsure of so I'm going to accept your wise offer.
many thanks once again.