In this twelfth and concluding article in his series, For Elders and Deacons, Rev. Harry C. Arnold, pastor of the First CRC of Lansing, Illinois, writes that “. . . office-bearers should realize that it is basically through their decisions that the church has manifested herself as Christ’s body at work. Thank God for your […]

In this eleventh article in his series, For Elders and Deacons, Harry G. Arnold writes: “Let our deacons be the conscience of the church to minister to the physical needs of a sorely distressed world. Thus, in conjunction with the ministry of the Word, the church will minister to the whole man—body and soul.” Arnold […]

In this tenth article in his series, For Elders and Deacons, Rev. Harry C. Arnold writes: “It is very clear that the Reformed church views the task of the deacons as that of ministering to the needy. While the members of the household of faith receive the priority in this ministry of mercy, there is […]

In this ninth article in his series, For Elders and Deacons, Rev. Harry C. Arnold writes: “The discipline of the church is a painful but necessary task. No church can be healthy and strong without it. We must remember this especially today. The emphasis presently is on church growth. In the interests of church growth […]

In this eighth article in a series For Elders and Deacons, Rev. Harry G. Arnold writes: “If ever church members needed shepherds to ‘warn them against errors in doctrine and life,’ it is today!” Rev. Arnold is pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church of Lansing, Illinois. The point was made in our last article that […]

In this issue Rev. Harry G. Arnold presents the seventh in his series of articles under the heading, For Elders and Deacons. Because about 4,000 consistory members have been added to the list of those receiving THE OUTLOOK, this series is timely and should prove to be interesting and profitable for them as well as […]

In this sixth article in a series, For Elders and Deacons, Rev. Harry C. Arnold writes: “The welfare of God’s Zion depends on faithful ministers who labor under the watchful care of faithful consistories. God has charged you, elders and deacons, with the supervision of His ministers. Don‘t fail God!” Rev. Arnold is pastor of […]

In this issue Rev. Harry G. Arnold presents the fifth in his series of articles under the heading, For Elders and Deacons. Because more than 3500 consistory members have been added to the list of those now receiving THE OUTLOOK, this series is timely and should prove to be interesting and profitable for them as […]

At this time of the year the election and installation of elders and deacons is again at hand. The responsibilities associated with these offices in the church are far greater than many may think. This article is the fourth in a series, For Elders and Deacons, by Rev. Harry G. Arnold, pastor of the First […]

In this issue, Rev. Harry G. Arnold presents the third in his series of articles under the heading, For Elders and Deacons. Because more than 3500 consistory members have recently been added to the list of those now receiving THE OUTLOOK, this series is timely and should prove to be interesting and profitable for them […]