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What permanent offices has Christ given to the Church?
BCO 7-2
elders and deacons.
two orders of elders: teaching & ruling The elders jointly have the government and spiritual oversight of the Church, including teaching. Only those elders
who are specially gifted, called and trained by God to preach may serve as teaching elders.

The office of deacon is not one of rule, but rather of service both to the physical and spiritual needs of the people.

In accord with Scripture, these offices are open to men only.
Qualifications of an Elder
BCO 8-2

CBS RASH
Competency of human learning
Blameless life
Sound in faith
Rules his own house well
Apt to teach
Sobriety and holiness of life becoming of the gospel
Have a good report of those outside the church
Duties of an Elder
(the teaching and ruling elder)
BCO 8-3

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Love, pray with and for people
Oversight of both the local church and the "general" church
Visitation (especially of sick), instruction, comforting, nourishing, and guarding the children
of the church.
Exercise government and discipline
Set worthy examples for the rest of the church
Watch over the flock committed to their charge in doctrine and morality
What duties which differ between the TE & RE?
BCO 8-4: TEs being specially gifted, called and trained to preach

BCO 8-5 TEs feed flock by reading, expounding, preaching Word of God & administering sacraments

BCO 8-8 Christ furnishes REs with gifts and commission to govern
What is meant by the "parity" of REs & TEs?
BCO 8-9
The class of elder is one class only. Ruling elders and teaching elders possess the same authority and eligibility to office in the courts of the church. Both, (but especially the
Teaching Elders) are called to teach the Bible.
What are the duties of Deacons
BCO 9-2
• Not an office of rule, but rather of service both to the physical and spiritual needs of the people
• Ministers to those in need, the sick, the friendless, and any in distress
• Devise methods to collect the gifts of the congregation
• Keep church in proper (physical) repair
What are the qualifications for Deacons?
BCO 9-3
Men of spiritual character
Honest repute
Exemplary lives
Brotherly Spirit
Warm sympathies
Sound judgment
What are the offices of a Deacon?
BCO 9-4
Chairman
Secretary
Treasure
How often must the Diaconate meet?
BCO 9-4
At least once a quarter