OPC Ruling Elder Podcast

The Gift of Ruling Elders

a Podcast from the OPC Committee on Christian Education Season 1 Episode 1


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. Troxel

With All Your Heart: Orienting Your Mind, Desires, and Will Toward Christ (Crossway).

OPC Doctrinal Standards Monthly Reading Schedule  and Continuous Officer Training: https://nyneopc.org/2023/01/13/elder-training/

Resources in Ordained Servant

“Biblical Qualifications for Elders.” (Archibald Alexander Allison) 3:4 (Oct. 1994): 80-96.   https://opc.org/OS/pdf/OSV3N4.pdf


“The Duties of Elders.” (Daniel R. Hyde) 13:1 (Jan. 2004): 4-7. https://opc.org/OS/pdf/OSV13N1.pdf


“Elder Self-Evaluation” (Francis E. VanDelden) 22 (2013): 72-73. https://opc.org/os.html?article_id=362


“Eldership in the Balance.” (Charlie Meyers) 10:2 (Apr. 2001): 31-32.  https://opc.org/OS/pdf/OSV10N2.pdf


“How a Faithful Elder Can Make a Difference: Reflections on the Life and Death of a Friend.” (Ryan M. McGraw) 29 (2020): 58- 61. https://opc.org/os.html?article_id=856


“Lessons from the Life of an Extraordinary Ruling Elder.” (William Shishko) 16 (2007): 44-46. https://opc.org/os.html?article_id=28


“Ordained Servants: The Ruling Elder” (Gregory Edward Reynolds) 16 (2007): 9-11.  https://www.opc.org/OS/Final_OS_07_text.pdf


“A Training Program for Elders.” (Greg Reynolds & William Shishko) 10:3 (Jul. 2001): 55-58. https://opc.org/OS/pdf/OSV10N3.pdf

“Qualifications for Ruling Elders: An Historical Survey.” (Mark R. Brown) 10:3 (Jul. 2001): 65-66. https://opc.org/OS/pdf/OSV10N3.pdf