Practical Study for Current Elders or wanna be Elders:
This is a great book for everyone in our churches, both men and women. This book is not an exposition of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-10 on the "qualifications" of an elder, nor is it about the "position" of an elder. It is about his "work", it is about his "heart". Thus the title of the book. This book shows that the elder's work is spiritual, more than we may first think. The elder's work is not in buildings or busses, etc. it is about people, shepherding people. This book was written by an... more info
Very Practical Advice to Elders:
According to the introduction, Dickson wrote this book in the late 1800's as a guide for fellow elders in Scotland in their office. I don't know how much the original text was edited, but this book is very readable and in an engaging writing style. It's also very short, packing much information into each chapter. The author tends to wander from each chapter's subject a bit but is constantly providing very practical suggestions, so I actually didn't mind. This edition combines his text with study... more info
Encouraging work designed to make you grow:
This is quite simply an amazing book that will challenge any believer in the gospel of Yeshua (Jesus). The book is dated to be sure, and Dickson is certainly "old school." But this was such a thrilling example of what elders in the service of Yeshua should be doing that I couldn't put it down. The book consists of 13 easy to read chapters that contain many gems of service to the flock of Messiah. There is no "deep theology" here, only a leading by example that James himself would make James proud. I... more info
