The minister and his ministry depend on the work of the Holy Spirit for its success. By looking at the person of the Holy Spirit and His power, the author of this article shows that the minister can experience the work of the Holy Spirit by praying for the Holy Spirit.

The minister and his ministry depend on the work of the Holy Spirit for success. This article looks at the person of the Holy Spirit and His work of illumination, and discusses why the Holy Spirit is needed in both preparing the minister and the continued work of the minister.

This article considers the work of the office-bearers in the equipping of the church, with special focus on the calling and task of the minister. It reflects on the tools to be used by the office-bearers, who exactly does the equipping, and how it happens.

What is the character of the office of minister? Should his work be considered a profession? This article shows that it is an office, and provides some characteristics of the office: Christ instituted it, he provides the way in which it should be fulfilled, and he gives the grace and gifts to fulfill the office. All ministerial service, therefore, should constantly point to Christ.

To have a positive attitude towards the ministry is important for the proper functioning of the minister. This article shows the benefit of developing such an attitude.

This article looks at characteristics of a candidate for the ministry and of the ordained minister.

A minister is a man of God. As a result he must have certain characteristics. This article outlines seven: he is to be a man after God's heart, a man of the Word, one who loves Jesus Christ, seeks God’s face, serves the church, preaches the gospel, and hungers for God’s presence.

This article discusses the role and task of the preacher based on the text Ezekiel 33. What does it mean to be a minister? Among other things, the minister is to deliver a message of warning, but also one of hope and salvation.

This article discusses the office in general terms, and particularly the office minister. It pays attention to how the office is described in the "Form for the Ministers of the Word" and the "Form for the Missionaries of the Word," which are frequently used in the Continental Reformed tradition. It concludes with some discussion questions.

This article shows how Romans 11:33-36 should shape the life of the minister: he ought to be absorbed in the wonder of this gospel, intellectual pursuit, devotion, and be full of praise for God's grace.

How long should a minister stay in one congregation? After considering the reasons for staying in and leaving a congregation as a minister, this article shows that longer ministries are better for both the minister and his congregation.

This article give pointers to young ministers about beginning well in the ministry. Understanding the nature of Christian spirituality means that the pastor will begin well by giving priority to preaching. In order to do this well, the minister must have a clear understanding of the nature of preaching. Then the pastor must know where to draw margins.

This is an article about Article 31 of the Belgic Confession, discussing the task and calling of the minister of the Word.

This is an overview of the role of elders in the church. The article discusses the calling to the office, the duties of the elders, their assistance of the minister, elder training and their task at major assemblies.

This is an overview of what it means to be a minister of the Word. The article also looks at the workload of the pastor, receiving a call to another church, and the duties of the minister.

This is an overview of sermons and prayer in the church: the importance of the preaching and prayer in the church, the task of the minister in this regard, sermon discussion, etc.

This article reflects on the calling of a minister to a different church. 

The author of this article looks at the task of the minister as shepherd and overseer in the church. He discusses the church itself, the compassion of the shepherd, the discipline of the shepherd, and the focus on the whole flock of God. 

What must you look for in a pastor? He must know that he is responsible to Christ and a minister of the mysteries of God. (1 Corinthians 4:1).

This article is about the struggles of the pastor and how the minister must seek guidance to find the will of God for him and his church.

What is a Reformed church? This article looks at various aspects of a Reformed church, including its preaching, the person of the minister in the church, the needs of the people, and church doctrine.

This article looks at the task of the pastor as the under shepherd. The minister should reflect the great Shepherd, be accountable to the great Shepherd, and be strengthened by the great Shepherd.

This article is a call to young men to consider becoming a minister.

This article is about what it means to have a balanced ministry. Other topics that are examined is the fact that preaching must be the preaching of God's comfort, and the relation of the minister to the congregation.

This article looks at the question if there is two or three offices in the church. The author discusses the relation between the task of the minister and the elder, and focuses on the preacher as minister of the Word, the administration of the sacraments and the blessing in the worship service. 1 Timothy 5:17 is also discussed in this article.

This article is about the congregation's care, protection and regard for her minister. The article also looks at the concern that the consistory is to have for the minister's faithfulness. 1 Timothy 5:17-19 is also discussed.

This article is about the censure and encouragement between the minister, the elders and the deacons in the consistory to help one another fulfill their office in a good way.

This article is on pastoral care for your pastor, with consideration toward how to offer encouragement and criticism of your minister.

This article is about the church member's communication and relationship with the minister.

This article looks at the task of the elders and the minister in helping young couples in their marriage preparation.

This article is about how we should handle criticism, focused on the position of the minister.

This article is about the competence and power of the minister. Inadequacy and the suffiency of God in ministry is also discussed. You will also find some notes on 2 Corinthians 3:5-6.

This article is about the vulnerability and problems in the ministry. The author addresses the congregation and the minister in this regard.

This article is about how the church should regard the minister, and how the minister should regard the congregation.

This article looks at the release of a minister from his congregation (not because of a new calling). Under what circumstances can the minister-congregation relationship be dissolved?

This article is about how John Calvin saw the office and person of the minister. The author also looks at the preaching of the Word and the relation of minister and laity.

This article is about how the minister should address the congregation when he starts with his sermon.

This article is about the change in the worship service the last few decades, and the place of the minister in this change.

In this article the author first looks at the minister as elder. He then continues to discuss the preacher as priest from texts like Romans 15:16 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20.

This article is about a situation where a minister is unfit or incapable to serve a certain congregation, and has to be dismissed.

This article is about the Church's task in the counseling of its members. As representative of Jesus Christ, the minister must counsel from the pulpit and in the homes of believers. This article also looks at the place of professional counselors in the church community.

This article is about the expectations a church has of its minister, and the importance of the involvement of elders in the congregation. This article is about working together as elders and ministers.

In this article about the respect for the ministry or minister, the author shows that the minister must pass on the glory of God to this world.

This article is about the authority of the minister. The author also looks at the purpose of this authority and at the example of Jesus Christ and authority.

This article is about the minister's task to preach simply and with clarity.

This article is about the view of the Reformers (Reformation) on the original languages of Scripture. It discusses the study of Biblical languages and how this had an effect on Bible translation in the Reformation.

This article is about the ministry: the minister in his context, the preaching and the counselling. The "humanity" of the minister is also discussed.

This article is about the preacher and preaching. The preaching of Jesus Christ is discussed, as well as the calling of the preacher and the minister as a man of faith.