Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
In the Book of Order, members are called upon to be involved in the ministry of Christ’s Church in a variety of ways, including by “proclaiming the good news in word and deed” and “taking part in the common life and worship of a congregation” (G-1.0304). In our minds we could probably categorize church activities into these two separate areas, but for ruling elders, these sentences encompass—wholistically—our responsibility to serve as leaders of the congregation.
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