The booklet has been primarily written for those who have been asked to consider a call to eldership by their Minister or an Elder in their congregation. The booklet is also relevant to those who have become aware that God is calling them to service in the Church and wish to find out more about eldership as part of their discernment process.
The booklet gives an overview of the role, core responsibilities and necessary skills and abilities of post holders. The functions of the Elders meeting are set out in The Basis of Union and can be found from page 10 of this booklet.
A word of reassurance – individual Elders are not expected to have all the gifts, skills and abilities listed – eldership is definitely a team activity!
