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URCNA MISSIONS
Decently and in Good Order: A Commentary on the Church Order of the United Reformed Churches in North America
Nymeyer, Bradd Dyer, IN: Reformed Fellowship, 2023 Bradd Nymeyer’s commentary on the Church Order of the United Reformed Churches in North America will prove to be a helpful tool for office-bearers in these churches. It will also serve readers as a useful introduction to those features of the Church Order that reflect the distinctive ethos of the URCNA and include some differences from other Reformed church orders. Although the URCNA’s Church Order clearly follows the general
Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road
Keller, Timothy J. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 1997
The Glorious Work of Home Visits
Feenstra, Peter Winnipeg, MB: Premiere Publishing, 2000 This book is an extremely practical guide for elders making home visits. Feenstra covers all of the aspects of what a home visit should be like addressing all members of a household. In addition, there are detailed appendices that address concerns that elders should be aware of.
The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church
Witmer, Timothy Z. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2010 The great contribution of this book is the basic insight that “pastor” and “elder” and “shepherd” are not only nouns but also verbs. Witmer provides us with a comprehensive framework for the shepherding task as well as a very practical guide that will help churches develop a faithful shepherding ministry for the welfare of the Lord’s sheep.
The Elder: Today’s Ministry Rooted in All of Scripture
Van Dam, Cornelis Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2009 Dr. Van Dam traces the origins of the biblical elder to its roots in ancient Israel. With careful attention to many texts of both Old and New Testament, he emphasizes the enduring principles and practices of church government and discipline. He explores the ongoing relevance of the biblical elder, advocating for shared leadership and clarifying qualifications and duties
The Deacon: The Biblical Roots and the Ministry of Mercy Today
Van Dam, Cornelis Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, 2021 This book sets forth a broad view of ministry to the poor, not only for the deacons but for the church at large. Our obligation to the poor is first established in the Old Testament and further developed in the New. The history and development of the role of deacons in the church is reviewed, including the recovery of the biblical role of deacons in the Reformation. The concluding chapters provide passionate
The New Testament Deacon: The Church’s Minister of Mercy
Strauch, Alexander Littleton, CO: Lewis & Roth, 1992 In too many congregations the role of deacon is defined by church tradition or corporate culture. Strauch helps us to recover the basic biblical truth regarding this essential office by carefully expositing the most relevant passages. This is a very good place to start for those wanting to understand the role, responsibilities, and qualifications for deacons.
The Elder and His Work
Dickson, David Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, 2004 The Elder and His Work by David Dickson is a timeless guide to the biblical office of elder, rich with pastoral wisdom and practical counsel. First published in the nineteenth century and reissued by Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing, this classic work calls elders to shepherd Christ’s flock with humility, diligence, and prayerful dependence on the Lord.
The Ministry of Mercy for Today
De Jong, Peter Y. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2003
Order in the Offices: Essays Defining the Roles of Church Officers
Brown, Mark, ed. Duncansville, PA: Classic Presbyterian Government Resources, 1993
Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons
Brown, Michael, ed. Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, 2007 Together with Faithful and Fruitful, these two volumes are the bread and butter of many officer training courses in the URCNA. There are sixteen practical chapters in this volume, written overwhelmingly by URCNA pastors for URCNA officers. All the chapters are solid, but key topics include the importance of our Reformed heritage, the sacraments, liturgy/worship, and family visitation.
Faithful and Fruitful: Essays for Elders and Deacons
Boekestein, William, and Steven Swets, eds. Dorr, MI: Reformed Fellowship, 2019 Together with Called to Serve, these two volumes are the bread and butter of many officer training courses in the URCNA. There are twenty practical chapters in this volume, written overwhelmingly by URCNA pastors for URCNA officers. All the chapters are solid, but key topics include hospitality, caring for the pastor, congregational singing, and missions.
Biblical Qualifications for Elders
Allison, Archibald Alexander Ordained Servant 3, no. 4 (1994): 80–86
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