A43183:42
Heads of agreement assented to
Heads of agreement assented to by the united ministers in and about London, formerly called Presbyterian and Congregational
London: printed by R.R. for Tho. Cockerill, 1691
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V. Of DEACONS and RULING ELDERS.
WE agree, The Office of a Deacon is of Divine Appointment, and that it belongs to their Office to receive, lay out, and distribute the Churches Stock to its proper uses, by the direction of the Pastor, and the Brethren if need be. And ⟨p. 13⟩whereas divers are of opinion, That there is also the Office of Ruling Elders, who labour not in word and doctrine; and others think otherwise; We agree, That this difference make no breach among us.
VI. Of Occasional MEETINGS of Ministers, &c.
1. WE agree, That in order to concord, and in any other weighty and difficult cases, it is needful, and according to the mind of Christ, that the Ministers of several Churches be consulted and advised with about such matters.
2. That such Meetings may consist of smaller or greater Numbers, as the matter shall require.