In Holy Service

In Holy Service covers a wide range of interesting and practical topics which can help to answer questions such as: what does it mean to be a believer and share in Christ’s anointing? What is the place and calling of a woman as a single person, as married, as a member of the church? How can she best use her gifts? What exactly is the calling of a minister of the gospel? What do his duties entail? What about the office of elder? How is our secular age similar to what the early Christian church experienced? How can we learn from their example? And much more can be found in this book.

The Deacon: Biblical Foundations for Today’s Ministry of Mercy

The office of deacon is God’s gift to his church to ensure that all can share in the liberating joy of redemption, but today it is often undervalued, misunderstood, and perceived to be of little importance. In The Deacon, the author considers the Old Testament background for this calling, the deacon in New Testament times and in church history, and the current function of the office. You will rediscover the high and privileged calling of deacons and come to a better understanding of what God requires of them.

How to do Sermon Evaluation at Consistory

Rev. Jack Moesker, Emeritus Pastor of the Canadian Reformed Church in Owen Sound, ON, offers guidance and principles for consistories to do effective sermon evaluations for the benefit of their pastor and congregation.

Lecture outline available here.

The Elder: Today's Ministry Rooted in All of Scripture

To rediscover God’s gift of eldership for the church today, we need to go back beyond the New Testament to the origins of the office of elder in ancient Israel. There we discover the enduring principles that guided the elder in antiquity—and that guide the church today. In this book you will develop a renewed understanding of the office of elder and of godly discipline.

Author: C. Van Dam. Publisher: P&R Publishing, 2009. ISBN: 9781596381414

Bound Yet Free: Readings in Reformed Church Polity

The aim of this book is to set forth the Scriptural principles of Reformed church polity. The articles will assist churches grappling with the issues of independence and hierarchical government to implement patterns of church government that model Biblical teaching.

Editor: J. De Jong. Publisher: Premier Publishing, 1995. ISBN 088756061X

Fulfil Your Ministry

A series of twenty-two articles for ministers of the Word and for all who have to fulfil their service before God. The diverse selection of topics covered include: the responsibilities of parents, Reformed liturgy, preaching, mission, and church government.

Author: K. Deddens. Publisher: Premier Publishing, 1990. ISBN 0887560482

Evangelism according to the Scriptures

Discussion of the principles, history and practice of evangelism

2 Timothy 1:11 "Preachers as Heralds"

A chapel delivered by Dr. Jason Van Vliet which explores why the Apostle Paul refers to himself as a herald in order to encourage a young preacher named Timothy.

Elders: A Treasure to Cherish

The office of elder as a gift of God to his people.

Pentecost: the Feast in the Light of the Old Testament

This Old Testament feast has enduring consequences for today.

The Preacher as Priest

There are important priestly aspects to the office of minister of the Word.

Beginning Well in Ministry

The keynote address of Convocation 2013. What I wish I was told when entering the ministry.