Elder and His Work

This book is a classic that conveys the gravity and importance of the elder's calling. Nineteenth-century author David Dickson provided this brief, complete manual describing the qualifications and duties of elders.

According to Dickson, an elder is a shepherd of Christ's flock and a student of God's Word—a man growing in the gracious disciplines of the Christian life.

This edition has Scripture references, updated spelling and usage, explanatory notes, and study questions for personal reflection and group discussion.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

1. Importance of the Eldership
2. The Elder's Qualifications
3. Duties of Elders
4. The Elder in His District
5. Ordinary Visitation by the Elder
6. Visitation of the Sick
7. Family Worship, the Young, Inquirers, Servants
8. Special Means of Doing Good
9. Case of Discipline
10. Members Encouraged to Work
11. Fellowship Among Church Members
12. The Elder's Relations to the Minister and Session
13. Incidents - Encouragements and Discouragements