In reply to:
Do you see deacons as having authority over the congregation?

Deacons, in their duties as practical servants, run committees and programs, they have governing authority over certain committees, finances within their committee, decisions within their committee, and thus individuals in the congregation. All of this is subject to elder control, but none-the-less AUTHORITY to accomplish their mission/task is a necessary part of the position. Thus, for a woman to hold such a position is unbiblical.


Reformed and Always Reforming,