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‘Leading by listening: Ruling elders and Presbyterian polity’
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‘Leading by listening: Ruling elders and Presbyterian polity’
Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
Four new “Along the Road” podcast episodes were released in October, two from the “Encounter” series for mid council and church leaders and two “Nourish” episodes for deacons and ruling elders.
As Presbyterians we understand that the ministry of prayer is an essential aspect of our baptismal calling. In a recent edition of Regarding Ruling Elders, we were reminded that ruling elders—who are charged with the nurture of the congregation—can and should lead the prayers of intercession and supplication (Book of Order, W-3.0308).
The Book of Order reminds us that one of the ways a faithful member gets involved in Christ’s mission is by “lifting one another up in prayer, mutual concern, and active support” (G-1.0304). Upon reflecting on this phrase, “one another” and “mutual” seemed to stick out.