Consistory Jeopardy

Consistory

Deacons

Elders

Scripture

BRC

100

The consistory of the church is made up of what offices?

Elders, Deacons, & Ministers

100

Deacons are set apart for a ministry of what 3 things?

Mercy, Service, Outreach

100

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?

Oversight of all members
Ensuring that the Word of God is rightly proclaimed & taught
Faithfully administering the sacraments
Assist the ministers with good counsel
Serve all Christians with advice, consolation & encouragement

Teaching God's Word

100

What two books of the Bible include the lists of qualifications for elders and deacons?

1 Timothy & Titus

100

What is the mission statement of Brunswick Reformed Church?

We are a church where the love of Jesus is transforming lives!

200

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

200

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

200

As elders you are called to faithfully, diligently and cheerfully do all of the following except

Study God’s Word
Oversee the household of faith
Encourage Spiritual growth
Maintain loving discipline
Provide for the proclamation of the gospel
Provide for the celebration of the sacraments
Oversee the deacon board
Assist the ministers with their good counsel
Serve all Christians with advice, consolation, and encouragement

Oversee the deacon board

200

What chapter in 1 Timothy includes the list of qualifications?

Chapter 3

200

What denomination is our church a part of?

The Reformed Church in America

300

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

300

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

300

What are the 4 official elder roles here at BRC?

Vice President of Consistory (Head Elder)

Clerk

Classis delegate

Sacraments

300

What word is used when referring to an "elder" in the ESV version of these texts?

Overseer

300

What is the year that the cornerstone was laid for our church building here at 3535 Grafton Road?

1961

400

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

400

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

400

Name one qualification of an elder, as listed in the first of the two lists in Scripture?

Above reproach
Husband of one wife
Sober-minded
Self-controlled
Respectable
Hospitable
Able to teach
Not a drunkard
Not violent but gentle
Not quarrelsome
Not a lover of money
Manage his own household well
Must not be a recent convert
Be well thought of by outsiders

400

Is "blameless" a qualification of an elder or a deacon?

Deacon

400

Name one of the first two pastors who served our church? Bonus points for both names!

Walter Kline & Neil Mohl

500

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

500

Which of these qualifications is not mentioned in the list of qualifications found in Scripture?

Dignified
Not double-tongued
Not addicted to much wine
Hospitable
Not greedy for dishonest gain
Must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience
Tested and proved blameless
Their wives must likewise be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things
The husband of one wife
Manage their children and household well

Hospitable

500

Write down 5 Greater-Elder names who are currently in our church family?

Greater Elders

500

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)

Above reproach
Husband of one wife
Sober-minded
Self-controlled
Respectable
Hospitable
Able to teach
Not a drunkard
Not violent but gentle
Not quarrelsome
Not a lover of money
Manage his own household well
Must not be a recent convert
Be well thought of by outsiders

Respectable, not a recent convert, well thought of by outsiders

500

Name the 5 points of Calvinism!

Total Depravity

Unconditional Election

Limited Atonement

Irresistible Grace

Perseverance of the Saints