BCO 9.4

Book of Church Order (PCA)

9.4. 8-4

8-4. As the Lord has given different gifts to men and has committed to some special gifts and callings, the Church is authorized to call and appoint some to labor as teaching elders in such works as may be needful to the Church. When a teaching elder is called to such needful work, it shall be incumbent upon him to make full proof of his ministry by disseminating the Gospel for the edification of the Church. He shall make a report to the Presbytery at least once each year.

For discussion

  1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?