Elder

Elder is a name given to certain office-bearers in the Presbyterian Church, associated with the minister in certain spiritual functions short of teaching and administering sacraments. Their duties embrace the general oversight of the congregation, and are of a wider nature than those of the deacons, whose functions are confined strictly to the secular interests of the church. They are generally elected by the church members, and ordained in the presence of the congregation. Their term of office is in some cases for a stated number of years, but more generally for life.

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