A Historic Vote for Deacons in the CRC
Synod 2015 voted to include deacons at future Synods, along with expanding the role of the Office of Deacon.
Being a deacon involves a lot more than passing the offering plate. Let's discuss all aspects of being a deacon.
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Synod 2015 voted to include deacons at future Synods, along with expanding the role of the Office of Deacon.
If you're a deacon, elder, or pastor in the CRC, I encourage you to read the full report of the Task Force to Study the Offices of Elder and Deacon. Additionally, I've shared other resources to dig deeper!
According to Karl Barth, "Deacons cannot be expected to meet all the material needs of society, but they should be permitted to look deeper into the roots of the social issues causing those needs." This and other insights by Barth are shared with us by Dr. David Guretzki in this online article.