

“The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.”
Presbyterian Book of Order (G-2.0201)

“…persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people… Ruling elders are so named not because they “lord it over” the congregation (Matt. 20:25), but because they are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life.”
Presbyterian Book of Order (G-2.0301)
The Church’s ministry is a gift from Jesus Christ to the whole Church… Christ’s ministry is the foundation and standard for all ministry, the pattern of the one who came “not be served but to serve” (Matt. 20:28).
Presbyterian Book of Order (G-2.0101)
