The Reformed Church in Plano (RCP) is governed by the Consistory
The Consistory at RCP:
- provides leadership, guidance and direction for the community of RCP
- is called by God to represent Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit
- is made up of RCP members who are ordained and installed into their offices
- is comprised of two ministers of Word and sacrament, six elders and six deacons
- holds responsibility for all ministry at RCP
Read more about the role of the Consistory and the governance structure of the RCA by clicking on the following links:
- Role and Responsibilities of Consistory
- The Relationship between Pastors, Elders and Deacons
- Consistory Leadership and the Health of the Congregation
- RCA Governance Structure
“The Reformed understanding of governance is fundamentally representative, a point clearly made in the denomination’s Book of Church Order. The key question: of whom is it representative? The Reformed doctrine of church governance is not democratic (the rule of the people through representatives)—instead, it might be termed ‘Christocratic’ (the rule of Christ through representatives). Deacons, elders, and ministers of Word and sacrament don’t represent any group, interest, tradition, or history—they represent Christ and the people and world Christ loves.”
Strong and Ratymeyer, Transforming Consistory Leadership for a Missional Future
