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Introduction “It had hardly begun,” Jack E. Davis says in The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea, “when just before midnight on August 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille swept…

Introduction My first ordained ministry position was in a church plant that grew from just under 200 to over 1,000 in less than five years. As pastor of evangelism…

GRN: Why is it important for Ruling Elders to serve not only their local churches but also their Presbyteries and the General Assembly? Tobe Hester: Because Christ rules His…

Introduction Church revitalization is a Spirit-led, Spirit-dependent return to the ordinary means of grace with renewed zeal, clarity, and love. Ruling Elders (RE) are not spectators to this work—they…

Introduction For most of us, we delight in getting ready for certain days. There is something deeply gratifying about the ritual-like activity required in preparation for a vacation or…

Introduction We live in a culture where being “nice” is considered one of the highest virtues. It seems evident that the goal is to avoid offense, keep the peace,…

Ruling Elder Strong GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 30th, 2025 by Fred Greco

“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict…

Five Key Lessons for Ruling Elders GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 30th, 2025 by Melton L. Duncan

Introduction When I was new to the Presbyterian church and first heard the terms “elder” and “elder’s wife”, I have to admit they sounded a bit peculiar, maybe even…