http://reformeddeacon.com/authors/presbyterian-church-in-america/ Recent content in Presbyterian Church in America on Readings in the Reformed Diaconate Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us http://reformeddeacon.com/pca-book-of-church-order-the-deacon/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://reformeddeacon.com/pca-book-of-church-order-the-deacon/ Full Text 9-1. The office of deacon is set forth in the Scriptures as ordinary and perpetual in the Church. The office is one of sympathy and service, after the example of the Lord Jesus; it expresses also the communion of saints, especially in their helping one another in time of need. 9-2. It is the duty of the deacons to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress. http://reformeddeacon.com/report-of-the-subcommittee-diaconal-ministries/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://reformeddeacon.com/report-of-the-subcommittee-diaconal-ministries/ Excerpt From Scripture, the most effective diaconal ministries are built as the deacons serve as leaders, managers, trainers, and motivators of members of the congregation as they grow in their works of service. This delicate interplay has important implications for the development of works of mercy on the local church, presbytery, and assembly level: ministries are developed most effectively as there is a combination of “grass roots” activity and effective official leadership.