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Originally Posted by Backwoods Presbyterian It is also worth noting that in my experience Deaconesses are not allowed to chair the Board or have any authoritative role. | Interesting. Since the office of deacon (according to some) has no authority, I wonder why an ARP church would stop a deaconess from doing anything a deacon does.  |
Good question. I am trying to ascertain that as we speak from my more knowledgeable ARP contacts.
At least in my local congregation we have what they call "Deacon-Trustees" and "Caretaker-Deacons". The Male Deacons are the former and the Deaconess is the later.