Ruling Elders

Introduction There it was—Section III Question G. I knew they would ask: Do you feel you meet the New Testament qualifications for the office for which you are a…

For Dr. Guy Waters’ article on “What Is Biblical Ordination?” For Matt Adams’ article on “Do Deacons Have Ecclesial Authority?” Introduction I write not as a theologian, minister, or…

Introduction Many in the church know that ordination is important, but they may struggle to articulate why that is the case. Ordination is one of the hidden gems of…

*This article is a follow-up from Dr. Guy Waters’ article “What Is Biblical Ordination?“* Introduction In recent years, few debates in the Presbyterian Church in America have proven as…

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 In every age, the church of Jesus Christ has faced moments when shepherds needed to step forward, not merely to guard the flock from wolves, but to bind…

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 As I lifted my hands, scanned the room, and gave my first benediction, the realization that I really was a pastor now hit me like a ton of…

Introduction The doctrine of the intercession of Jesus Christ is one that, as Mark Jones reminds us, we “cannot afford to be ignorant about.” (1) The simplest definition of…

Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, has…