The Presbyterian Ruling Elder, Updated Spanish Edition: An Essential Guide - Softcover

Wright, Paul S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0664268129 ISBN 13: 9780664268121

Publisher: Geneva Press, 2022

Synopsis

Newly updated for the revised Directory for Worship.

Este recurso accesible sobre los ancianos y ancianas gobernantes presbiterianos fue diseñado especialmente para quienes están considerando convertirse en ancianos o ancianas gobernantes y quienes han sido elegidos o elegidas para este ministerio ordenado. Explica el significado del término “anciano o anciana gobernante” y las cualificaciones y responsabilidades de este ministerio. Este libro pasa a explorar la relación entre los ancianos gobernantes y los docentes, el rol del anciano o la anciana gobernante en el consistorio y en el presbiterio, y las relaciones con los pastores y las pastoras y con toda la iglesia. Completamente revisado en base a la nueva Forma de Gobierno de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (E.U.A.), este libro es invaluable para los nuevos ancianos y ancianas que se estén preparando para su función.

This Spanish edition of an accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder" and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book also explores the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships to pastors and to the whole church. Fully updated based on the revised Directory for Worship, this book is invaluable for new ruling elders preparing for their role.

About this title

About the Authors

Paul S. Wright was Pastor of First Presbyterian Church and theologian-in-residence at Lewis and Clark College, both in Portland, Oregon.

Stephens G. Lytch is a Presbyterian teaching elder in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He has enjoyed training and working with ruling elders for many years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Geneva Press
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN 10: 0664268129
• ISBN 13: 9780664268121
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 85
• Editor: Lytch Stephens G.