Appointment of Deacons

The deacons shall be chosen, approved, and installed in the same manner as was stated concerning the elders. Church Order, Article 24. Introduction Articles 24-26 of the Church Order describe the office and work of the deacons. Article 24 concerns the appointment of the deacons. Article 25 describes the work peculiar to the office of the deacons. Article 26 deals with cooperation of the deacons with others who are involved in caring for the poor. There are other references to the deacons in...