This article reflects on the Church Order of Dort. It considers what a church order is, how it functions, what are its aims, and other, non-Reformed systems of church ruling, particularly the hierarchical and independentistic (congregationalistic) systems. It goes on to discuss the content of the Church Order. It ends with some discussion questions on the material.

Love for Christ's church, educating yourself, guarding against errors and abuse, getting engaged in church life, and keeping your promise are the reasons that must make you read the Acts of Synod, since a synod is a gathering of churches of which you are a member.

This article is about John a Lasco and his work on church organization. The refugee churches in London and the Church order of 1550 is discussed in this article.

This article looks at the question if there is two or three offices in the church. The author discusses the relation between the task of the minister and the elder, and focuses on the preacher as minister of the Word, the administration of the sacraments and the blessing in the worship service. 1 Timothy 5:17 is also discussed in this article.