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A podcast to encourage ruling elders in their work in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and beyond. Each podcast drops the 15th of each month.

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Ruling Elder Keith LeMahieu talks about term eldership. Keith is a ruling elder in Bethel OPC, Oostburg, WI. He serves on the GA Committee on Home Missions and Church Extension, and the Committee on Coordination. Many of the listeners will know him f... more

The Ruling Elder Podcast speaks to Drew Gordon about his book 'The Elders of the People: Leadership in Christ’s Church' (Grassmarket Press, Pittsburgh, PA, 2025).

Drew is a ruling elder in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America, serving i... more

Rev. Brett McNeill and ruling elder Steve Ethridge of Reformation Presbyterian Church, Olympia, WA, talk about the work of ruling elders before, during, and after a pastor’s sabbatical.

Information on the Committee on Ministerial Care’s grant can be... more

Dr. Stephen Fix talks about John Thomson’s An Explication of the  Shorter Catechism. Thomson was an early American presbyterian who played an important part in American Presbyterian history. Dr. Fix is his seven-times great grandson.

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Recent Guests

Drew Gordon
Ruling Elder in the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America; Publications Director for Crown and Covenant Publications
Crown and Covenant Publications / RPCNA
Episode: The Elders of the People
Brett McNeill
Pastor of Reformation Presbyterian Church in Olympia, Washington
Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Episode: Ruling Elders and Sabbaticals
Steve Ethridge
Ruling Elder at the same congregation
Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Episode: Ruling Elders and Sabbaticals
Stephen Fix
Pastor of Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bowie; Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia)
Westminster Theological Seminary; Reformed Presbyterian Church of Bowie
Episode: The Shorter Catechism
David Garner
Charles Krahe Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary
Westminster Theological Seminary
Episode: Blessed be the tie that binds...Seminaries and Ruling Elders
Craig Troxel
Robert G. Dendulk Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary
Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Episode: Considering Pastoral Ministry
Shane Lems
Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Wisconsin
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Episode: Spiritual Life and Mental Health
Mike Cloy
Retired Army Colonel and Ruling Elder at Landis OPC
Landis OPC, Covenant OPC
Episode: Shepherding Military Families
Joe Jager
Ruling Elder in Pilgrim OPC, member of the OPC Committee on Foreign Missions.
Pilgrim OPC
Episode: Foreign Missions

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Stephen Tracy
Host of the Ruling Elder Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
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    Excellent content, and equally excellent production! May God continue to grow His church through this ministry.

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Solid, steady quality with insightful guests.
Thoughtful discussions with practical implications for church governance.
Excellent content and equally excellent production.
Great resource for elder leadership and pastoral care.

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Ruling Elders and Sabbaticals
Q: How do ruling elders prepare for and handle a pastor's sabbatical?
They plan well in advance, secure pulpit supply, establish a sabbatical fund within the church budget, and build strong elder–congregation relationships so the church can function smoothly during the pastor's absence.
Ruling Elders and Sabbaticals
Q: How did you become a Christian and end up in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church?
Both guests describe early Christian upbringing and personal encounters with the gospel that led them toward reform doctrine and eventually finding a home in the OPC, with emphasis on Scriptural authority and the local church community.
Blessed be the tie that binds...Seminaries and Ruling Elders
Q: What is the main practical mechanism you propose to connect seminary work with presbyteries?
A presbytery forum where seminary professors present early-stage theses for open discussion with local church officers, allowing immediate critique, peer input, and pastoral refinement within the presbytery community.
The Pastor's Pay (Or Don't Muzzle the Ox)
Q: How do Ruling Elders help the Congregation navigate the issue of compensation?
Elders need to educate the Congregation on the components of compensation, breaking down costs to help them understand the financial responsibilities involved.
The Pastor's Pay (Or Don't Muzzle the Ox)
Q: How should a pastor approach the subject of compensation if this is his first call?
A pastor should treat the first call as a learning curve, seeking to understand budgeting, and using tools like the Pastoral Compensation Tool to determine fair compensation.

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This show centers on Presbyterian governance, eldership, and church leadership through practical conversations with pastors, ruling elders, and church educators. Across episodes, topics include elder leadership, sabbatical practices, catechetical instruction, church budgeting and pastoral care, and the role of officers in mentoring and ministry development. Notable strengths include a focus on concrete governance guidance, integration of theological education with local church life, and a steady emphasis on pastoral care, officer training, and mission within a confessional framework. Listeners are likely church leaders and ministry-minded professionals seeking actionable insights for elder governance, pastoral support, and church education ... more

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