Officer Training for Ruling Elders and Deacons
Officer Training for Ruling Elders and Deacons
Thursdays, February 9
7 -8:30 pm on Zoom
(Registration Deadline for Session 3 (January 26) is Wednesday, February 9, 2023 – 5:00pm)
If you registered for the first two sessions, you do not need to re-register.
Coming Alive in Christ: Your Ordination Vows
Your ordination vows are promises to God and your congregation
What are you are promising?
How do these promises bring life and direction to leadership?
2023 Officer Training for Ruling Elders and Deacons
Session 1 Material
What is My Vocation
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
The Ten Essential Tenets
Some Essential Tenets of the Reformed Faith, as Expressed in the Confessions
Reflection Questions for Session 1
Session 1 Recording
Session 2 Material
Seeking to be Faithful Together Guidelines for Presbyterians in Times of Disagreement
Session 2 Reflection Questions
This series is for
Newly elected elders and deacons
long- time officers
Sessions members
Deacons
Pastors looking to provide elder and deacon training
Guided by the ordination vows that are taken by every ordained Presbyterian, we will explore
What leadership in the church means for you and your church?
What being related and connected to leaders in our congregation and denomination?
How these questions clarify our vision, and call us to ministry in the world?
