This article discusses the task of the elders, as well as the relationship between the elders and the pastor. The author also discusses the question of whether the pastor is a third and separate office. This is done with a focus on 1 Timothy 5:17.

Who were the elders mentioned in Acts 12, 15, and 21? These elders had a very unique function in the church. This article looks at the relation of these elders and the apostles, and these elders and the normal elders that were appointed in each church.

What do the elders and consistory do when a church member is not willing to receive home visits or pastoral care? This article studies the reasons for this situation, and what the elders and consistory can do about it.

What are important aspects to keep in mind during the elders’ pastoral visit to the church members? In discussing these things, the author also points out the goal of the home visit.

This is article 5 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

This is article 4 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

This is article 3 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

This is article 2 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

This is article 1 of a series that focuses on the task of the elders in the preaching, sermon evaluation, the teaching and instruction and pastoral focus of the preacher, the relation of the Scripture text to the sermon, the sermon as Word of God, the application in preaching, and the structure and present

Elders and pastors are expected to keep confidential matters confidential. This article outlines a protocol to follow in communicating confidential matters when it is required in a way that harming any party can be avoided.

Picking up from the OT this article shows that Christ chose a plurality of qualified elders to rule and govern His church. This article shows what it means for elders, bishops and pastors to exercise oversight of the flock.

This article looks at Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, and John Calvin and their views on the place, task, and role of elders in the church.

This article provides a whole set of questions that elders could ask children on home visits.

How do elders enter the homes of the sheep? As friends? This article stresses that home visits are conducted by ambassadors of Christ.

This article considers what spiritual leadership should look like in a church planting setting. It explains the importance of elders and deacons in such a setting.

How can elders make an effective home visits? For home visitation to be effective, there need to be a plans, and this article explains one such a plan.

The church of God is the church militant. This article explains that it is through providing counsel to each other that God makes it possible for the church to be a place of safety. This article explains the role that elders and ministers together with the congregation play in the multitude of counsellors.

Elders and deacons have the responsibility to offer biblical counselling to God’s people. This article explains the biblical grounds for this call.

This article shows that elders are mandated to do their work joyfully. They should be approachable, and they must how humility.

This article shows that elders are called to lead, feed, and oversee God’s church.

God has given the responsibility to govern and rule the church to elders, with deacons to help.

God determined that elders should rule his church. This article explains the qualifications for eldership, the advantage of having a plurality of elders, and the elders' responsibility to organize congregational participation in the process of electing elders.

How should authority in the church be exercised? To answer this question this article looks at the images used to describe the church, and considers that the church belongs to Christ. Christ governs the church through the offices of ministers, elders, and deacons.

This article shows how elders can deal with criticism directed at their pastor by members or other Christians.

Two things elders do before the church service: they have a prayer as the consistory, and they give a handshake to the minister before and after the sermon. This article discusses what these mean.

Elders are called by Christ for the preparation of and caring for His bride, the Church. This article considers the characteristics essential to being an elder.

Elders function within church structures which either enable or hinder their work. This article explains the different types of church government (Papal, Episcopal, Congregational and Presbyterial), drawing conclusions about the best approach to church government.

This article looks at the responsibility of elders and deacons to care for the elderly, widows, and widowers. The author shows how pastoral care can help to meet their specific needs.

Office bearers (pastors, elders, and deacons) are appointed on behalf of Christ to render service to the congregation. Does this make them special? This article looks at the authority of office bearers, concluding that their authority is limited by the word of God and the service they render to His church.

Officebearers can face challenges in working with the youth of the church. This article looks at the nature of such challenges, and proposes a way in which those challenges can be faced. Elders should be able to help young people in their life of serving the Lord.

This article looks at the way elders can keep Christ central in the home visit, as well as get all family members to participate in a way that a true inquiry about their faith can be made. The key lies in the tone and attitude of the elder.

What is the task of the overseer (the elders), and what are the needs of the flock with regards to pastoral care? (Acts 20:28).

This is an overview of what should be involved with instruction in the catechism. The author looks at the scriptural basis for catechism instruction, the task of parents with regards to catechism, supervision of the elders over the catechism class, etc.

When doing house visits or family visits, elders must lead the conversation. This article shows questions elders could ask so that they can address the life of a person as it is lived before God's eyes.

This article looks first at the value family visitation has for the oversight and responsibility of the elders, and then discusses the value it has for the church.

Why do churches have family visitation with the elders? This article discusses the concept of home visitation, looking also at relevant church history.

Elders have the responsibility to exercise oversight over the preaching of the Word. In this article, the author shows how elders can do this by looking at the nature of preaching, the character of preaching, and the preaching of the Heidelberg Catechism.

This article looks at the responsibility of elders to exercise discipline. The author provides biblical grounds for discipline. Discipline for confessing and baptised members is also discussed. The author concludes with the manner and process of exercising discipline, including excommunication and reconciliation.

Part of the task of elders in caring for the church is visiting the sick. In this article the author shows why such a house visitation is needed, and what should be the purpose of it. The author discusses the role of the elder in bringing the Word and praying for healing for the sick.

Who qualifies to do a house visit? Who qualifies to receive a family visit? This article looks at these questions under the topic of the work of the elders and deacons in the congregation. The author discusses the need for family visits, as well as the manner in which a home visit should be done.

Family visits are a task carried out by the elders under the authority of Christ in order to care for His church. This article looks at the ways elders should prepare for such home visits, and some important aspects of the family visit.

This article looks at the ruling task and the supervision task of the elders, as well as the elders' task of evangelism and pastoral care.

This article is about home visitation and pastoral care from elders.

This article is about eldership and the specified term of office for the elders (term eldership).

This article looks at the purpose of the office of elders in general and at the specific tasks of the elder according to the church order.

This article on the selection of officers, also looks at the qualifications for elders and deacons.

This article is about the relation between the session (consistory) and the congregation. There must be good communication between the elders, and also between the elders and the church. This article also looks at change in the church.

This article is about the importance of the Presbyterian structure when planting a new church. The importance of elders and the bond of churches (denomination) in church planting is discussed.

This article is about unbelieving or disobedient children of elders. The author looks at the family life of office-bearers, the covenant and child-rearing, the response of the covenant child, and church discipline.

This article looks at the task of the elders in guarding the church. This involves elders always guarding themselves and guarding the gospel.

This article looks at the theological training of pastors. The author urges us to let candidates first function and get experience as elders. He stresses the importance of sound doctrine and practice.

This article is about the qualifications of elders. The elder as overseer, shepherd, steward and leader is also discussed.

What is real freedom? This article explains that freedom is to serve each other through love. In fleshing this out, the author discusses the importance of listening in fellowship, the home visits of the elders, equality in the church, suffering injustice, and being content in the church.

This article looks at the offices of elders and deacons. The author discusses their respective tasks in church life. Acts 6:1-7 is also mentioned in this article.

This article is about the censure and encouragement between the minister, the elders and the deacons in the consistory to help one another fulfill their office in a good way.

This article looks at the task of the elders, especially from the viewpoint of the elder in the Old Testament. The elder and justice is discussed, as well as the requirements for an elder.

This article is about the house visits that elders make to a family of church members in a church. The author discusses the background of family visitation, and the things discussed at the home visitation.

This article is about nominal Christians (Christians with only an outward piety), and how the elders and church should seek to give direction to these people. The author looks at Isaiah 1 and Isaiah 6 for his answers. He stresses the importance of knowing the holiness of God, and how that changes our lives.

This article looks at the objections and the purpose and importance of house visitation by the elders in a church.

This article looks at the task of the elders and the minister in helping young couples in their marriage preparation.

This article is about the task of encouragement in the church, specifically also by the elders and deacons.