A Manual for Ruling Elders and Church Sessions: Containing the Laws and Usages of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. An; In Relation to Ruling Elders and Other Church Officers, Church Sessions, Chur - Hardcover

William Henry Roberts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265407346 ISBN 13: 9780265407349

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Clear, practical guidance on church governance and discipline

This volume presents the laws, usages, and practical rules that govern ruling elders, deacons, and church sessions. It blends core constitutional principles with real‑world forms and procedures, helping church leaders navigate meetings, elections, and accountability with confidence.

The book covers how courts are organized, how offences are defined and handled, and how to carry out sessions and judicatory business with integrity. It includes sample forms, opening prayers, and step‑by‑step processes for admissions, dismissals, and records, all framed by a long tradition of Presbyterian polity.

• Understand the powers and limits of church courts and the role of ruling elders.
• Follow concrete procedures for sessions, including opening, records, and motions.
• Learn how offences are defined, charged, and adjudicated, with guidance on evidence and witnesses.
• Use ready‑to‑apply forms and checklists for meetings, appeals, and private sessions.

Ideal for church leaders, moderators, clerks, and members who want to run orderly, faithful governance and discipline.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265407346
• ISBN 13: 9780265407349
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 461