A Word in Season: The Life and Ministry of Rev. Arie Elshout

Rev. Elshout’s gospel ministry would not only impact the Netherlands and North America, but he would also be a devoted supporter of the mission work and youth ministry of the (Netherlands) Reformed Congregations.

However, to prepare him to minister to so many, the man Arie Elshout was led through difficult trials. This molded him to be God’s servant in speaking a word in season to needy souls.

The lives of Arie Elshout and his wife Elfriede were marked by many touching events, and even times of deep despair. Yet, in these circumstances, the Lord graciously delivered them—again and again.

Table of Contents:

Preface – Rev. C. Harinck

Chapter 1: Peculiar Folk

Chapter 2: A Change of Direction

Chapter 3: In Exile

Chapter 4: Anxiety and Stress

Chapter 5: Destined for Each Other

Chapter 6: Number 742

Chapter 7: How Can This Be?

Chapter 8: He Hears the Needy When They Cry

Chapter 9: This Is the Lord’s Doing!

Chapter 10: “I Shall Go There…”

Chapter 11: Love and Tact

Chapter 12: Trusting in His Sender

Chapter 13: The Ends of the Earth

Chapter 14: “Be It unto Thee Even as Thou Wilt”

Chapter 15: The Long Road to Recovery

Chapter 16: The LORD Made Room

Chapter 17: The Spirit’s Work Encompasses All Kindred and Nations

Chapter 18: Covenant Faithfulness toward Zoetermeer

Chapter 19: A Step Back

Chapter 20: The End of the Journey

Chapter 21: And He Was Not, for God Took Him

Appendices—Two Sermons by Rev. A. Elshout

Sermon 1: Jesus or Barabbas (Luke 23:13–25)

Sermon 2: The Slaying of the Children in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:16–18)