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Elder Visitation Record Page 2
Sample form for record keeping of elder's visits to church members. This is designed to be used as subsequent pages after Elder Visitation Record.
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January 25, 2010
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Record Keeping: Elder's Visit
What to record and why? These are perennial questions. Here are a few thoughts to guide a discussion about your pastoral elder team.
January 22, 2010
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Characteristics of a Healthy Church
The following are characteristics of healthy churches that are seen in the biblical history of God’s people.
January 21, 2010
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Getting Started on Leadership
In Leadership we position ourselves in relationship to God and others for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Some basic relatively simple principles keep us on the right track.
January 15, 2010
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A Resource on Visiting
Here are some pointers on visiting from Jim Dekker (pastor's network).
January 11, 2010
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Spiritual Formation: Becoming Like Christ
When a person chooses to live with God, there is a consequence. God chooses to transform her life. Knowledge grows. Faith increases. The fruits of the Spirit become evident. For all the differences between people, there is a similarity in the work that the Spirit does in our lives.
January 9, 2010
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The Various Roles of an Elder
Recognizing our various roles, considering what is required by them, and accepting their limitations goes a long way to keeping appropriate boundaries in the church’s life.
January 9, 2010
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Getting Started as a First-Time Elder
Every community has its habits. They are so ordinary that no one either questions them or names them. But for someone walking into the room for the first time they are the first encounters into a new world. What are you supposed to do as a first-time elder?
January 9, 2010
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Give Them Intimacy, Not Answers
People need intimacy, not answers—that is what we must remember when we are trying to comfort someone who is hurting.
January 9, 2010
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Form of Subscription
Here is the most recent Form of Subscription, along with some supplemental material found in the church order.
January 9, 2010
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Responsibilities of Elder According to the Church Order
The church order has a number of articles that outline some of aspects of eldership. I have put the basic Articles of the church order in together for your information.
January 9, 2010
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Elder's Institute (PCC)
The Presbyterian Church of Canada provides their elders with training. This site gives you a window into their training and provides a number of very useful resources.
January 9, 2010
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The Role of an Elder: Responsibilities and Limitations
To be called as an elder is to take on a new role in your relationship to the congregation. It is important to reflect on your new role and face some of its demands and limitations.
January 9, 2010
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Do I Have What It Takes?
Do I really have what it takes to be a spiritual guide to the people I meet?
January 9, 2010
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Alban Institute
I have often found very helpful articles and books on this site. They have provided leadership as church consultants.
January 9, 2010
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Building Church Leaders
Christianity Today has developed this site with many helpful resources.
January 9, 2010
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Guiding the Faith Journey: A Map for Spiritual Leaders
This book was written to help church leaders guide others on their spiritual journey. The 19 brief chapters can be used for devotions at council meetings, where participants can examine their own spiritual growth and explore how to discuss topics with others.
January 7, 2010
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On Vision: A Brief Reflection
Vision is a way of helping us stay focused on the central mission of the church’s life. Vision is a journey of change, not a destination. Read more about vision in this article.