Stephens G. Lytch is a Presbyterian teaching elder in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He has enjoyed training and working with ruling elders for many years.
Newly updated for the revised Directory for Worship.This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains t...
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Newly updated for the revised Directory for Worship.
With responsibilities that range from building upkeep to spiritual guidance, session members play a diverse role in the life of the church. This Leader Reader describes what being a session member entails, including the official job as outlined in t...
This three-session study, "Serving as Ruling Elder," updates a previous study, "Serving as Elder." It is revised based on changes in the new Form of Government. If you have previously purchased "Serving as Elder," the study will be updated automatic...
Every session should have a personnel committee--a group that advocates for the employees of the church. This advocacy should be done in a variety of ways, from compensation reviews to acknowledgment of their good work done to the rest of the congre...