The Presbyterian Ruling Elder
eBook - ePub

The Presbyterian Ruling Elder

An Essential Guide, Revised for the New Form of Government

  1. 85 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Presbyterian Ruling Elder

An Essential Guide, Revised for the New Form of Government

About this book

Updated 2022 EditionThis accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder? and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships to pastors and to the whole church. Fully revised based on the new Form of Government of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this book is invaluable for new ruling elders preparing for their role.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Other titles of interest
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. 1. God Calls Persons to Serve
  9. 2. Who Qualifies to Be a Ruling Elder?
  10. 3. What Must a Ruling Elder Be?
  11. 4. The Session
  12. 5. The Churches and the Church
  13. 6. The Session and the Pastor