Gregory Reynolds interviews David VanDrunen about his latest book, Natural Law: A Short Companion, (B&H Academic, 2023, 160 pages).For more on Natural Law in Ordained Servant see the following;David VanDrunen, “Natural Law in Reformed Theology:

Ruling Elders and Faithful Work

Mar 15th, 2024 46m 49s

Stephen Tracey talks with Joshua Klein about work and flourishing, being faithful and loving in response to God.Joshua A. Klein is a ruling elder in Pilgrim OPC, Bangor ME. He is editor-in-chief of Mortise & Tenon Magazine. He has presented ab

Ruling Elders and Conflict

Feb 15th, 2024 40m 19s

Greg Reynolds talks to Stephen Tracey about how ruling elders respond to conflict in the church, whether it is among members, among the session, or with the pastor.More Resources“A Training Program for Elders.” (Greg Reynolds & William Shishko

Responding to Domestic Abuse

Jan 15th, 2024 39m 2s

Stephen Tracey talks to Thomas Crumplar about the issue of domestic abuse. Tom is a ruling elder at Emmanuel OPC in Wilmington, Delaware, and co-founder of the law firm Jacobs and Crumplar, P. A.The New Horizons edition for February 1997 featur

Autism Friendly Churches

Dec 15th, 2023 37m 47s

Stephen Tracey interviews his good friends Doug and Liz Babbitt on how elders can welcome, include, and connect with people affected by autism.We must remember that "the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable" (1 Corinthian

Ruling Elder Spotlight: James Gidley

Nov 15th, 2023 21m 7s

Rev. Gregory Reynolds speaks with ruling elder Jim Gidley about his becoming a ruling elder and how he has supported the work of both the local church and the OPC. As an elder “you are shepherding people to follow their Savior in the day to day

Ruling Elders and the Westminster Standards

Oct 15th, 2023 38m 2s

The ruling elder podcast talks with Chad Van Dixhoorn about the importance of the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms to the work of the ruling elder.Says Chad, "It is a wonderful gift to be in a presbyterian church that does not try

How Elders Can Encourage Deacons

Sep 15th, 2023 40m 1s

David Nakhla and Jeffrey Roach talk to Stephen Tracey about how ruling elders can help and encourage deacons. [David is Administrator for the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries, and a ruling elder in Calvary OPC, Glenside, PA. Jeffrey is a d

Protecting Children

Aug 15th, 2023 32m 59s

Stephen Tracey talks to Thomas Crumplar about the issue of child sexual abuse. Tom is a ruling elder at Emmanuel OPC in Wilmington, Delaware, and co-founder of the law firm Jacobs and Crumplar, P. A.Resources: Christopher W. Shishko, “Volunteer

Disability

Jul 15th, 2023 33m 14s

Stephen Tracey interviews his good friends Doug and Liz Babbitt on how elders can welcome, include, and connect with people affected by disabilities. We must remember that "the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable" (1 Cor

Hospital Visitation

Jun 15th, 2023 37m 14s

Stephen Tracey talks with the Rev. Gordon Cook, (Pastor of Living Hope, OPC, Brunswick, ME, and recently retired as a hospital chaplain) and Dr. Logan Murray, (Pediatric Hospitalist, and Ruling Elder in Living Hope OPC, Brunswick, ME). This epi

Ruling Elders and a Pastoral Search

May 15th, 2023 30m 35s

Listen to Stephen Tracey interview ruling elder John Muether on searching for a new pastor.Committee on Home Missions, Guidelines for Congregations to Follow in Discovering, Evaluating and Calling a Pastor:https://5mt.chmce.org/2011/10/02133343

Ruling Elder Spotlight: David Winslow, Jr.

Apr 15th, 2023 28m 1s

On this episode of the Ruling Elder Podcast David Winslow, Jr. is interviewed by Danny Olinger, General Secretary of the Committee on Christian Education. David has served as a ruling elder for more than 40 years. He has the following to hig

Teaching Adult Sunday School

Mar 15th, 2023 23m 28s

In this episode of the Ruling Elder Podcast Danny Olinger interviews ruling elders James Gidley, and Michael Shields on teaching adult Sunday school. Both men have many years of experience and offer wise and practical counsel. For example, Gidl

First Impressions

Feb 15th, 2023 22m 45s

“The privilege of a faithful elder…is to be ‘friends of the Bridegroom’, to be helps and witnesses to the betrothal of sinners to Jesus.” David Dickson, The Elder and His WorkLawrence Eyres, “How Can a Session Shepherd Its Pastor?” 8:2 (Mar. 19

The Gift of Ruling Elders

Jan 15th, 2023 30m 25s

Hear about why the Orthodox Presbyterian Church's Committee on Christian Education decided to start a podcast for Ruling Elders. We'll be hearing from Dr. A. Craig Troxel, President of the Committee on Christian Education.Resources from Dr. Tr

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