Are preachers using the stories in their sermons to conceal the lack of true proclamation? Then indeed we can speak of impoverishment, regardless of how beautiful the congregation finds it…or are the stories meaningful examples, used to bring the Saviour of the Scriptures closer to our hearts? 

The Lord Jesus has taught us that we must pray “in his name”. This gives power to the prayer; we may call upon his strength in our weakness, and we may know that the heavenly Father uses his power when he listens to our prayers. That gives us a lot of peace…

What do the elders and consistory do when a church member is not willing to receive home visits or pastoral care? This article studies the reasons for this situation, and what the elders and consistory can do about it.

In times when a church is without a pastor, it can be useful for them to have a counsellor. This article looks at the function of such a counsellor.

The word, “authorized” will sound familiar to the ears of most consistories. It is written on the letters of the consistories to classis — the letters in which they announce the names of the brothers who will be delegated to attend classic. This article discusses the authority mentioned here

What is the function of a story and storytelling in the preaching?