OUR CONSISTORY
Elders: Wes Meyer (Chair), Sharon Senyk (Clerk), Sandy Krawec, Curtis Creaser, Dee Seaton, Karen Wintonyk
Deacons: Brian LeMessurier (Chair), Annie Wagner (secretary), Cam Turner, Jeff Schweer, Scott Splane, Jordan Dyck, Will Day
The Athabasca Reformed Church has a “Presbyterian Polity,” meaning our leadership is composed of ordained men and women called by God to serve as Elders, Deacons and Ministers of Word and Sacrament.
Deacons and elders are called to serve as Christ served.
We look to them to be people of
spiritual commitment, exemplary life,
compassionate spirit, and sound judgment.
Deacons are set apart for a ministry of mercy, service, and outreach.
They gather gifts and offerings,
care for them faithfully,
and distribute them with wisdom and compassion
to persons in need
and for purposes that advance God’s kingdom on earth.
Deacons visit and comfort the distressed,
provide for whatever necessities may arise, and
assist the congregation at services of worship.
Elders are set apart
for a ministry of watchful and responsible care
for the welfare and order of the church.
They have oversight of all members,
including one another, the deacons, and the ministers,
equipping everyone to live in harmony with God’s Word.
They ensure the Word of God is rightly proclaimed and taught,
and the sacraments faithfully administered.
Elders assist the minister/s with their good counsel,
and serve all Christians with advice, consolation, and encouragement.
Elders and deacons, together with the minister/s, form the consistory
to lead God’s people in proclaiming good news to the poor,
righteousness to the nations, and peace among all.
The consistory provides for the welfare of the church,
stewardship of property and finance, and
the spiritual benefit and growth of all Christ’s people.
As the three offices of deacon, elder, and minister of Word and sacrament,
are united in Christ,
so also in the church one office is not separate from the others.
The minister of Word and sacrament does not serve without
the elder and neither without the deacon.
Together they enable the whole mission of the church.
Everything in the church will be done decently and in order
when faithful persons are called to office, and responsibly fulfil their charge.