This article helps us to consider how to go about nominating office-bearers in the church. It discusses what office-bearers—elders and deacons—are called to do, and what qualifications for leadership they are required to have. In relation to this, consideration is given to 1 Timothy 3.

This article reflects on some of the New Testament data concerning elders.

This article is about the role of the elder in guiding and counselling the church.

As the New Testament church emerged from Judaism, it patterned its life and structure with ruling elders which resembled the Old Testament elders.

Understanding that the congregation is made up of believers and their children has implications for the work of the elder. This article shows what those implications are.

Elders have a duty towards the church based on the calling Christ have them. However, this article shows that the church also has a duty towards elders, to respect the authority of office-bearers for the sake of Christ.

Christ ministers to his church through the offices of elders, pastors, and deacons. This article looks at the role of the elder in ministering under Christ, and the authority this office holds.

There are many pastors who should not be pastors, and many elders who have no business being elders. It is for this reason that God told his church how it can discern the anti-elder type. This article gives five qualities of such a person, inferring them from 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Office-bearers are given by Christ to his church to equip the saints. This article looks at the biblical foundation for the role of elders and deacons, their qualifications and duties, with texts such as 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.

Eschatology is a present reality that should shape the life of the church. Beale argues that the origin of the office of elder is partly related to the inauguration of the latter-day tribulation. This article discusses this inauguration of the tribulation in some detail, and also takes a look at the motivation for godly living during these end times.

Jesus Christ rules His church through the office of elders. The rule of Christ takes place through the consistory – a body of elders standing together. This article provides the scriptural support for this body of elders, and shows the necessity of having a group of elders rather than one elder.

Jesus Christ rules His church through the office of elders. This presence of Christ is manifested in the work of the elders. The rule of the elders on Christ’s behalf consists of feeding, nourishing and protecting Christ's Church.

Looking at the teaching of scripture and the reformed Confessions, this article defines the nature of the office of the elder. The author concludes that the nature of this office is that of rule. Elders are called to rule Christ's church on His behalf. The author closes the article by giving reasons why God instituted such an office for His church.

In order to rightly understand the office of elder, one must know the development of this office throughout history. This article looks at the office of elders within the confessions and church order, and discusses what we can learn about this office from history.

In order to rightly understand the office of elder, one must know the development of this office throughout history. This article looks at the struggle during the Reformation to restore God's church to be as He wants it. This struggle also included the fight for the restoration of the office of elders.

In order to rightly understand the office of elder, one must know the development of this office throughout history. This article discusses why the office of elders disappeared after the apostolic age.

In order to rightly understand the office of elder, one must know the development of this office throughout history. This article looks at the role of elders in the New Testament. The author shows that there is a link between the Old Testament synagogue model and the formation of elders during the apostolic era.

In order to rightly understand the office of elder, one must know the development of this office throughout history. This article looks at the development of this office during the Babylonian captivity, throughout the intertestamental period, and into the New Testament. The author looks at the synagogue system and the role of New Testament elders in supervising the worship service and spiritual life.

In order to rightly understand the office of elder, one must know the development of this office throughout history. This article looks at the history of this office from the time of Adam, Moses, and the prophets. The author also discusses the qualifications of elders and their duty to bring God's Word.