http://reformeddeacon.com/tags/book-of-church-order/ Recent content in book of church order on Readings in the Reformed Diaconate Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us http://reformeddeacon.com/arp-form-of-government-deacons-and-the-diaconate/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://reformeddeacon.com/arp-form-of-government-deacons-and-the-diaconate/ Full Text DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS OF A DEACON 5.1 The office of deacon as set forth in the Scriptures is ordinary and perpetual in the Church. The office of deacon is one of sympathy and service after the example of Christ. 5.2 To this office should be chosen individuals who are faithful and diligent Christians of good character, of honest repute, exemplary life, brotherly love, sympathetic nature, and sound judgment, who are qualified under the standards recorded in Scripture. http://reformeddeacon.com/opc-book-of-church-order-deacons/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://reformeddeacon.com/opc-book-of-church-order-deacons/ Full Text Chapter XI: Deacons The Scriptures designate the office of deacon as distinct and perpetual in the church. Deacons are called to show forth the compassion of Christ in a manifold ministry of mercy toward the saints and strangers on behalf of the church. To this end they exercise, in the fellowship of the church, a recognized stewardship of care and of gifts for those in need or distress. 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.