Introduction Ordaining ruling elders is the most important transition in the life of a church plant. Yet, many church planters have an unrealistic vision for the officer training process. …
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Ruling Elder Strong
GRN National Conference 2025by Fred Greco June 13, 2025Ruling Elder Strong GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 13th, 2025 by Fred Greco
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The Ruling Elder & The Pulpit
by Chuck Murphy June 11, 2025“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…
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Dear Pastor, Is It Legalistic To Promote The Sabbath Day?
by Sean Morris June 9, 2025Question: Dear Pastor, Is it Legalistic to Promote the Sabbath? The short answer is very simple: No, not at all. Quite the opposite, in fact. But, I suspect you’d…
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Five Key Lessons for Ruling Elders
GRN National Conference 2025by Melton L. Duncan June 5, 2025Five Key Lessons for Ruling Elders GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 5th, 2025 by Melton L. Duncan
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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…
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The Ruling Elder & Godly Leadership in the Home
GRN National Conference 2025by David Garner June 2, 2025The Ruling Elder & Godly Leadership in the Home GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: June 2nd, 2025 by David Garner
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The Painful Suffering Of Spiritual Depression
by Joe Cristman May 30, 2025Introduction Spiritual sadness loomed over every aspect of Bobby’s life. As a Freshman in college, he hadn’t yet experienced a season like this since he had become a Christian.…
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The Confessional Ruling Elder
GRN National Conference 2025by Richard Phillips May 29, 2025The Confessional Ruling Elder GRN National Conference 2025 was last modified: May 28th, 2025 by Richard Phillips
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How Jesus ‘Still’ Runs The Church
GRN National Conference 2025by Guy Waters May 22, 2025Editor’s Note: Andrew Jumper once said, “So, you are a Ruling Elder. That means you now hold the highest honor and office that your church can bestow upon you.…