Logically and rationally with so much history supporting female deacons or deaconesses, it is difficult to understand such conflict.  The office of deacon does not biblically lead to the office of elder.  Their gifts and callings are different.  One governs and the other serves.  Remember, originally, they served tables.    The current battle over women … Continue reading A Response to “Thoughts on the ARP Special Committee on Women Deacons Study”