Updated 2022 EditionThis accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term “ruling elder†and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships to pastors and to the whole church. Fully revised based on the new Form of Government of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), this book is invaluable for new ruling elders preparing for their role.

Excerpt from A Manual for Ruling Elders and Church Sessions: Containing the Laws and Usages of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. An; In Relation to Ruling Elders and Other Church Officers, Church Sessions, Churches, and Congregations With Introductory Matter, Notes, Suggestions and Appendix General Assembly, Where given, are placed within quotation-marks. The historical notes, explanatory statements, and suggestions are the author's. The subject-matter is arranged in six main divisions I. Introductory matter; II. The office of the Ruling Elder; 111. The Church Session; IV. The Church and Congregation, including the pastor, deacons, and trustees V. Rules for Judicatories 5 VI. Forms for Sessions. The Introductory division contains a brief statement respecting the history and principal doc trines of the Westminster Standards, an exhibit of the Presbyterian principles of church government, a state ment of views on Subscription, and an outline of the history of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.