A Manual for Officer Training by David W. Hall is a long overdue source. It is simple, biblical, and supportive of the Offices of Elder and Deacon. Among the topics and lessons (designed for easy classroom use) considered are: SESSION #1: Well Grounded Leaders A Christian Walk: The FoundationDivine Qualifications: Calling Indicators Samuel Miller on The Ruling ElderPractical AssessmentsPreview: Different Forms of Church GovernmentSESSION #1a: Holding Fast to TruthThe Necessity and Propriety of Doctrine and Confessions A Brief Political, Social, and Religious History of the Westminster As¬sembly The Importance and Relevance of the Westminster ConfessionSESSION #2: Westminster DoctrineThe Doctrine of Scripture: God's WordSESSION #2a: God and His Works: Election, Creation, and ProvidenceElection Sermon on Election by Chas. SpurgeonCreationProvidenceSESSION #3: Man and SinThe Doctrine of ManGod's Covenant Dispensationalism and the ConfessionMan's Will The Five Points of CalvinismSESSION #3a: The Doctrine of Christ and Soteriology John Murray on Redemption Accom-plished and AppliedHow Great a Salvation!SESSION #4: Practical TheologyThe LawChristian LibertyWorship and the SabbathCivil GovernmentMarriage and DivorceSESSION #4a: The Church; her SacramentsThe ChurchThe SacramentsThe End-Times according to Westminster SESSION #5: Church GovernmentOur Constitution: Book of Church Order The Case for Presbyterianism: Bibli-cal, Doctrinal, and PracticalSESSION #5a: Church DisciplineScripture, Confession, and Constitution on DisciplineThe 5 Biggest Questions about DisciplineDiscipline in Due ProcessThe Directory for WorshipSESSION #6: The PCA: Its Origins, Realities, and ProspectsA Brief History of the PCAThe Organization of the PCA How Presbyterians Lost the BattleOfficers DutiesElders' DutiesDeacons' DutiesOfficer Examination (including Samples)Officer Vows and Confessional IntegrityPlus many other practical Appendixes! This is the course-tested for almost 30 years and taught by a pastor-that your church needs to equip your leaders. Welcome to an exploration of your gifts, your church, and your calling to serve the Lord! Designed for use in the local church, we offer it to others as a humble and faithful testimony of what our Lord has taught us. $19.99David W. Hall