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Elders Keeping Close Contact with Their Pastor(s)
Here is a truism...: Pastors and elders must regularly discuss both the quality of the worship services and the pastors' sermons.
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January 21, 2014
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So, You Have Been Nominated to Be an Elder…
As elders, all of us remember the very early stages of being an elder. Even experienced elders will not always feel comfortable with the office and even fewer would think of themselves as 'veterans'...
January 13, 2014
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Elders and Members Keeping in Contact
One reason for leaving mentioned more than once was: so many members don't feel warmly part of the fellowship of the congregation. You as elders can play a helpful role in that respect.
December 23, 2013
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When Churches Lose Members
The CRC is losing members. Last summer's synod has talked about it. We have tried to find the causes. We wondered what to do about it. Church-growth creates its own momentum. Growth creates an atmosphere of growth. Is the opposite also true?
December 23, 2013
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Glad to Meet You ...
For the next several months I will participate with you as readers/writers in talking about the work of elders. We will consider questions and observations around situations you may face.
April 3, 2010
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When Pastors Retire: Intimidating Transitions - Potential Rewards
Careful preparation for retirement brings major advantages for pastors and congregations both before and after the actual farewell event. Many denominations and pastors have studied the matter of retirement with care.