Elders
What are Elders called to be?
“Elders attend to sound teaching and discipline within the church, and to the spiritual well-being of the congregation, ensuring that members are nurtured through Scripture, worship, the sacraments, and prayer.” (RCA Elder Resources)
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Ministry Of The Elder
Deacons
What are Deacons called to do?
“Deacons play a key role in moving their churches into missions of justice, mercy, and compassion. They organize soup kitchens, lead work groups to repair homes for elderly people or clean up a local stream, and minister to patients dying of AIDS.” (RCA Deacon Resources)
Six diaconal concern areas:
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- Stewardship education and congregational giving
- Special individual and family concerns
- Mission involvement
- Disaster response and volunteer service opportunities
- Hunger advocacy and relief efforts
- Caring for creation and simple living
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Ministry Of The Deacon