The elders’ work of oversight (3): Overseeing the offices

This article examines the biblical and ecclesiastical basis for elders' oversight responsibilities, specifically focusing on their role in overseeing the election and installation of church officers (ministers, elders, and deacons). Kuiper demonstrates how the Church Order requires the consistory to lead in selecting officebearers while working alongside deacons and allowing congregational participation, illustrating the Presbyterian principle of shared yet distinguished authority among the offices.