Consistory
The consistory of the church is made up of what offices?
Elders, Deacons, & Ministers
Deacons are set apart for a ministry of what 3 things?
Mercy, Service, Outreach
Elders are set apart for a ministry of watchful & responsible care, for the welfare & order of the church. What duty is missing from this list?
Teaching God's Word
What two books of the Bible include the lists of qualifications for elders and deacons?
1 Timothy & Titus
What is the mission statement of Brunswick Reformed Church?
We are a church where the love of Jesus is transforming lives!
Which of the following is not one of the 3 functions of the consistory?
To provide:
1) For the welfare of the church
2) Stewardship of property and finance
3) The Spiritual benefit and growth of all Christ's people
4) For the proper administration of the Sacraments
4) For the proper administration of the Sacraments
As deacons you are called to faithfully, diligently and cheerfully do all these things except
1) Manifest Christ’s love and care
2) Gather and distribute the offerings of God’s people
3) Visit and comfort the distressed
4) Make repairs to the building
5) Minister to the poor and needy
6) Strive to advance God’s reign of justice and peace
4) Make repairs to the building
As elders you are called to faithfully, diligently and cheerfully do all of the following except
Oversee the deacon board
What chapter in 1 Timothy includes the list of qualifications?
Chapter 3
What denomination is our church a part of?
The Reformed Church in America
Which is not included in the list of what we look to the consistory to be people of?
1) Spiritual Commitment
2) Exemplary Life
3) Humble Nature
4) Compassionate Spirit
5) Sound Judgment
3) Humble Nature
Besides the "Head Deacon" and "Clerk", Name the 5 distinct deacon roles that we have here at BRC?
1) Deacon of Care
2) Deacon of Finance
3) Deacon of Interior
4) Deacon of Exterior
5) Deacon of Technology
What are the 4 official elder roles here at BRC?
Vice President of Consistory (Head Elder)
Clerk
Classis delegate
Sacraments
What word is used when referring to an "elder" in the ESV version of these texts?
Overseer
What is the year that the cornerstone was laid for our church building here at 3535 Grafton Road?
1961
The Consistory leads God's people in proclaiming all of the following except (atleast according to the BCO):
1) Grace to the sinner
2) Good news to the poor
3) Righteousness to the Nations
4) Peace among all
1) Grace to the sinner
Name 2 other people in our church who have served as deacon, who are not currently serving in this role, or who have served within the last year.
Greater Deacons
Name one qualification of an elder, as listed in the first of the two lists in Scripture?
Is "blameless" a qualification of an elder or a deacon?
Deacon
Name one of the first two pastors who served our church? Bonus points for both names!
Walter Kline & Neil Mohl
Name one other responsibility that the Consistory of a church has that has not already been mentioned.
1) Regularly consider the nature and extent of the ministry of the congregation in obedience to Holy Scripture and in response to the needs of the local community and the world
2) Institute & oversee ministries that are faithful to the calling of the Church
3) Act in all matters calling for judgment and decision which is not specific to the board of elders or deacons
4) Extend a Call to a minister and associate ministers
5) Request the classis to terminate the minister’s relationship to that church
6) Provide services of worship and other activities in the church’s life for the spiritual benefit & growth of Christ’s people.
7) Make provision for the private administration of the sacraments in extreme situations
8) Have the care and supervision of the church’s property and financial interests
9) Supervise the election of elders and deacons to the membership of consistory
Which of these qualifications is not mentioned in the list of qualifications found in Scripture?
Hospitable
Write down 5 Greater-Elder names who are currently in our church family?
Greater Elders
Which qualifications of an elder are mentioned in 1 Timothy but not in Titus (choose any of the 3 or try for all 3 but + or - 100 points for any additional answers)
Respectable, not a recent convert, well thought of by outsiders
Name the 5 points of Calvinism!
Total Depravity
Unconditional Election
Limited Atonement
Irresistible Grace
Perseverance of the Saints