This course is an introduction to the office and work of an elder from the perspective of the Puritan and Reformed tradition. If you are interested in this course, please contact the director, and he will enroll you in this course. You can look around and decide if you are interested. This course cannot be audited.

This course examines the meaning, character, purpose, importance and history of catechetics. It emphasizes practical skills, methods, and applications for teaching catechism classes in an effective manner. Included is instruction regarding how to view, teach, discipline and set an example for children and teens. Numerous examples are incorporated to illustrate, and to provide practical applications of the truths being taught. View the syllabus. Listen to the first lecture.

This course was videotaped. When you purchase the courses, you will also be given access to these videos. Samples are here. This course also includes the lectures of Dr. Beeke when he taught this course on a previous occasion.
The course itself is a practical course on the life of the minister (stressing personal, domestic, and ecclesiastical qualifications) and the work of the ministry (stressing the pastor as preacher, teacher, evangelist, visitor, worship leader, manager, and peacemaker). (22 lectures) View the syllabus. Watch the first lecture. Listen to Dr. Beeke's first lecture.

This course is a study of the biblical principles of church government relating to the institutional life of the church, with emphasis on the Church Order of Dort (1619). Pastor Elshout is the translator of à Brakel’s The Christian’s Reasonable Service (4 vols.) the author of The Practical Theology of Wilhelmus à Brakel. From 1984-1989, he was also engaged as an evangelist and church planter in the greater Denver metropolitan area. Pastor Elshout brings to this course many years of experience in church life, as well as a keen interest in and passion for the faithful implementation of the principles of Reformed church polity—principles rooted in Scripture itself. Since this is the second time this course has been taught, you will recieve two sets of lectures covering the same material. This course is available in video and audio formats. View the syllabus.LIsten or watch the first.

This course examines the pastor’s faith, piety, and God-centered concern in exercising leadership; the church as an organization; authority and tact in dealing with church members; the process of communication, planning, and decision-making; coping with change and conflict; delegation, supervision, and appraisal of church co-workers; conducting meetings and small group discussions. Since this course was previously taught by Dr. Joel Beeke, his lectures are included when you purchase this course. View the syllabus. Listen to Dr. Beeke's first lecture.

This course was videotaped. When you purchase it, you will also be given access to these videos. Samples are here. The course itself is a sustained study of the marriage and family relationships in a minister’s home. View the course outline. Listen or watch the first lecture.

This course was videotaped. When you purchase the course, you will be given access to these videos. Samples are here.
The course itself is a study of various methods appropriate to the church’s ministry to youth. Rev. Mark Kelderman is an Instructor in Pastoral Theology, teaching a course on Youth Ministry. Every since the Lord saved him, he has had a intense desire to reach out to the youth of our generation. After involvement as a young person in his own church's youth group, he went on to college to become a teacher. For nine years he taught young people in high school science and math, but more importantly he sought to be an influence in their lives. After helping form a church in Hull, Iowa, he attended PRTS. Upon graduation he accepted a call to serve as the pastor of the Heritage Reformed Church in Burgessville, Ontario. Over the past ten years he has established there a significant youth program which included the formation of various groups as well a retreat. He also writes a regular column for teens in the Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth. He is married to his wife, Donna, and they have six children. View the syllabus. Listen or watch the first lecture.