The elder's handbook
By: by Louis M. Tamminga.
Publisher: Faith Alive Christian Resources
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781592554607
Subjects: Christian Reformed Church -- Government -- Handbooks, manuals, etc; Elders (Church officers) -- Christian reformed Church -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Table of contents: title: The office of elder in bible times; title: Leaders among God's Old Testament people; title: Leaders in Christ's New Testament church; title: Some thoughts on office; title: The well-equipped servant; title: The nature of divine calling; title: A person of gifts; title: The gift and practice of wisdom; title: Growing in knowledge and skills; title: Depending on the Bible; title: Devoted to prayer; title: Managing your time; title: Feeling inadequate; title: A spiritual vision for the church; title: Moving among God's people; title: Districts; title: Getting to know your people; title: Record-keeping is vital; title: Forming a spiritual community; title: Spiritual formation : quest for certainty and godliness; title: Stewardship as a way of life; title: In the world; title: Making a visit; title: The importance of follow-up care; title: Chance encounters as ministry opportunities; title: A word about boundaries; title: Visiting single members; title: Calling on people who are ill; title: Ministry to the elderly; title: Ministry to youth; title: Ministry to people with disabilities; title: Ministry to those who suffer abuse; title: Ministry to the homosexual member; title: Ministry to those struggling with addiction; title: Ministry to those with marriage problems; title: Ministry to those with economic problems; title: Ministry to the bereaved; title: Ministry to the dying; title: Ministry to the suicidal; title: Caring for those who leave your church; title: Council and consistory; title: The council; title: Using the church order; title: Structuring the council; title: Preparing the agenda; title: Conducting the church council meeting; title: Loyalty; title: Electing council members; title: Discretion and confidentiality; title: The congregational meeting; title: Searching for a new pastor; title: Accountability and encouragement; title: Supporting the pastor(s); title: Exercising discipline; title: Discipline of officebearers; title: Communication; title: Visioning, mission, planning, programming, and goal setting; title: Relating to church staff; title: Dealing with change; title: Dealing with conflict; title: Overseeing worship services; title: Overseeing the administration of the sacraments; title: Using the heidelberg catechism in preaching; title: Missions and evangelism; title: Beyond the local church; title: Being part of classis; title: Welcoming classical church visitors; title: Being part of synod; title: Being part of the worldwide church; title: In support of Christian schools; title: Relating to parachurch organizations.