Should office-bearers receive the laying on of hands at their ordination? This article reflects the teaching of the Old and New Testament on the subject. The author then looks at the church order and liturgical forms, discussing the meaning and relevance of this symbolic act.

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.

Who should be on the frontlines in evangelism, according to Scripture? This article discusses the respective role of office-bearers and members in this matter. Taking his cue from Ephesians 4:12, the author suggests that office-bearers need to equip the congregation for evangelism.

Christ exercises his authority in the church through the use of office-bearers. How are office-bearers elected in the church? From the Belgic Confession, Article 31 this article discusses the election of office-bearers and their calling to office.

God calls office-bearers through the church. This article explains that office-bearers are a gift to the church. Their calling comes with responsibility. They are called to lead the church through God’s Word, and the church has the obligation to submit to their authority.

Ordained office-bearers make a promise of confidentiality. What does this mean? This article explains the background and biblical basis of this promise.

This article contends that the church is the basis of society. It challenges us to think rightly about the church and office-bearers and their work.

How should we care for the congregation? This article discusses the pastoral task of the office-bearers in the church.

This article aims to help office-bearers deal with ethical issues in their work. The ability to listen and apply God's word is crucial to providing Christian counselling.

This article argues that there is no biblical evidence approving or disapproving women from voting for office-bearers, and that this matter must be left to the freedom of each church.

This article is about the believer's service in the church. The author also looks at the place of office-bearers in the church. True service comes from a love for Christ.

This author discusses the evidence of the Old Testament and the New Testament which shows that Scripture has three offices in mind when it looks at the main functions of office-bearers in the church.

In family visitation, the office-bearers must work toward the development of individuals' spiritual lives, challenge the lives of believers to service, and promote fellowship in the church.

This article is about censura morum, the censure and discipline of office-bearers. Supervision over the doctrine and life and work of the officers are very important. This article also discusses encouragement for the office-bearer, equal authority between officers and hierarchy in the church.

This article is about the equality between office-bearers and the authority of the office.

This article is about the calling to office, and the nomination and the calling of the the office-bearers through the congregation.

This article is about office-bearers as slaves of Christ. Christian labour is also discussed, as well as Luke 17:7-10.

Office-bearers are called by God. How should we understand this calling of God? This article draws wisdom from John Calvin by looking at four points to explain the operation of the call to office.

This article is about the selection of office-bearers, especially when candidates have views that differ from the commonly accepted ones. When is one really eligible for the office?