Reformed Covenanter
Cancelled Commissioner
... As I. To open and shut the Doors of God’s House, by Admission of Members, by Ordination of Officers, by Excommunication of notorious and obstinate Offenders. 2. To see none live in the Church inordinately without a Calling, or idle in their Calling. 3. To prevent and heal Offences whether in Life or Doctrine, that might corrupt their own Church, or other Churches also, if their Counsel be required. 4. To prepare Matters for the Churches Consideration, and to moderate the Carriage of all Matters in the Church-Assemblies, as to propound Matters to the Church, and to order the Seasons of Speech and Silence in the Church. 5. Finally, To feed the Flock of God by a Word of Admonition; and, as she shall be called, to visit and pray for their sick Brethren. ...
For more, see Thomas Goodwin on the office and work of ruling elders.
N.B. I am not entirely sure what he means by point 5.
For more, see Thomas Goodwin on the office and work of ruling elders.
N.B. I am not entirely sure what he means by point 5.