ruling elder

American  

noun

1. an elder in a Presbyterian church.

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Etymology

Origin of ruling elder

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Claire Louise Schoppe, a ruling elder commissioner, was one of the few delegates to speak against the measure.

From Washington Times • Jul. 8, 2022

Therefore this single text shows the divine right of both the teaching and ruling elder.

From The Divine Right of Church Government by Sundry Ministers Of Christ Within The City Of London by

W. H. Simpson was a ruling elder in my church.

From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by Aughey, John H.

And when I see not an institution, nor any one act of government in the whole Bible performed, how can it be evinced that a ruling elder is an instituted officer?

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

For the ruling elder looked with dark disfavour upon any prominent performance by children and his young minister was rather anxious as to the effect the programme would have upon him.

From Duncan Polite The Watchman of Glenoro by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller