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Aspects of the Home Visit Conversation

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  • A. N. Hendriks

What are important aspects to keep in mind during the elders’ pastoral visit to the church members? In discussing these things, the author also points out the goal of the home visit.

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Home Visits – Possible Themes

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

This article offers various suggested themes for home visit seasons.

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Home Visits – The Visit

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

What should a home visit look like? This article discusses how elders should conduct the visit, and stresses the need to focus on the family’s spiritual life.

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Purpose of Home Visits

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  • Peter G. Feenstra

The key concern of a home visit is to see whether the citizens of the kingdom of God are living according to the laws of the kingdom. Thus, the author supports the use of the Ten Commandments as a guideline for elders in such visits.

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House Visitation

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  • Lawrence W. Bilkes

This article looks at family visitation in the Bible and in the time of the Reformation. The author also discusses appropriate topics for the home visit.

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The Elder and Visitation

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  • James Visscher

The work of family visitation is crucial to the task of the elders, so that they can have a better knowledge of the congregation members. This article gives the biblical grounds for the home visit, discussing the purpose of the visit, the relationship between the elder and the family, and how to relate to different members in different circumstances.

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The Elder and Family Visitation

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  • A. N. Hendriks

This article looks at the task of the elder in the home visit. The author looks at the biblical ground and historical development of this practice, as well as its nature and purpose. The author also provides some guidelines for organizing the home visit.

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There Is Only One Good Theme for House Visits

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  • G. Gunnink

This article argues that home visits should only have one theme, which is the members of the congregation. By this the author means that the priority is knowing how members are doing in their life with the Lord.

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Inquiring after the Faith

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  • Bas Luiten

This article looks at the way elders can keep Christ central in the home visit, as well as get all family members to participate in a way that a true inquiry about their faith can be made. The key lies in the tone and attitude of the elder.

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Family Visiting Notes and Observations

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  • Shane Lems

This article looks at the purpose of family visitation and preparation for the home visit. 

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Church Discipline

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  • Douwe G. J. Agema

This is an overview of church discipline. The article also looks at self-discipline, the process of discipline in the church, the home visit where discipline has to be discussed, and withdrawal of church membership.

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The Home Visit

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  • Douwe G. J. Agema

This article discusses the scriptural basis of the home visit, the history of family visits, the content of home visits, diaconal visits, and the character of home visits.

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Family Visiting

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  • William W. J. van Oene

Who qualifies to do a house visit? Who qualifies to receive a family visit? This article looks at these questions under the topic of the work of the elders and deacons in the congregation. The author discusses the need for family visits, as well as the manner in which a home visit should be done.

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Home Visiting

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  • Clarence Bouwman

This article discusses the roles of the elder and the family in home visitation. The author also highlights key topics to be discussed at the home visit.

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