
A podcast to encourage ruling elders in their work in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and beyond. Each podcast drops the 15th of each month.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

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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Dr. David Garner, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, talks about the relationship between seminary and church, focusing on how ruling elders and seminary professors can help the church thrive in godly knowledge and grace.
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In this episode of the Ruling Elder Podcast we review a new book by Christopher Ash, Not Old, Not Young, Not Done. Following Jesus in Your 50’s and 60’s. (The Good Book Company, 2025, 192 pages). Available in paperback and Ebook.
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In this episode of the ruling elder podcast John Fikkert draws attention to the excellent Pastoral Compensation Tool made available by the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care.
The Pastoral Compensation Tool is available here.
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This program centers on practical theology and church leadership within the Orthodox Presbyterian community, with a recurring emphasis on pastoral care, mental health, elder leadership, missions, and church life. Episodes frequently tackle how to support pastors, nurture ministry calling, address mental health in congregations, and engage families and youth through informed care, mentorship, and governance. A standout is the focus on concrete tools and strategies—such as pastoral compensation planning, deacon-led care, and mission sponsorship—delivered through candid conversations with elders, pastors, and practitioners who bring lived experience to the table.
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OPC Ruling Elder Podcast launched 3 years ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on OPC Ruling Elder Podcast include:
1. Stephen Fix
2. David Garner
3. John Fikkert
4. Craig Troxel
5. Shane Lems
6. Mike Cloy
7. Joe Jager
8. Lindsay Fikkert
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