TimV
Puritanboard Botanist
The PCA BCO 24-9 says that a Ruling Elder that has not served for a period of one year has his official relationship is dissolved by the Session, and it has to be reported to the congregation. It seems similar to the case of a regular local church member, who after not showing up for a year with no reason loses his or her membership.
It seems to make sense, as the Elder is dropped from his church (the Presbytery) in the same way that a regular local church member is dropped from the local church.
So, my question is: what happens to the Elder? I assume he would need to be ordained again if he ever wanted to join the Session. Is that right?
And, if he loses his membership in the Presbytery, does he automatically become a member of the local body? Or is he church-less until accepted into membership of the local body.
Thanks!!!
It seems to make sense, as the Elder is dropped from his church (the Presbytery) in the same way that a regular local church member is dropped from the local church.
So, my question is: what happens to the Elder? I assume he would need to be ordained again if he ever wanted to join the Session. Is that right?
And, if he loses his membership in the Presbytery, does he automatically become a member of the local body? Or is he church-less until accepted into membership of the local body.
Thanks!!!