Further Reading:
General Assembly of Australia Report on the Theology of Eldership (2019)
Outliners the range of views to be respected and acknowledged within the PCA. .
Edmund Clowney (1972)
Former head of pastoral theology and widely respected on the doctrine of the church Dr Clowney articules the classic presbyterian postition that contemporary ministers are modelled off NT elders and contemporary elders and governors.
Charles Hodge (1867)
The definitive essay on the distinction between presbyterian ministers and elders.
Iain Murray (1983)
Outlines the debate in presbyterian circles on the nature of the eldership.
Dr Paul Swinn (2002)
Outlines the debate in presbyterian circles on the nature of the eldership.