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Our Consistory

The word "consistory" refers to the governing body of the local church. The consistory comprises the pastor(s), elder(s), and deacon(s).

Refer to the following to learn more about church government:

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    Mutual Submission
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    The Government of the Church and its Officers
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    The Ministers, Elders, and Deacons

     

    Pastor - Neale R. Riffert
    neale.r@sbcglobal.net

    NEALE R. RIFFERT was born in Norristown, PA. He was raised in the United Presbyterian Church and attended Temple University from 19581960. His theological training was at Reformed Episcopal Seminary, Philadelphia, PA from 19641967. After that he attended Grace Bible College, Omaha, NE, graduating in 1970. He was ordained by the Upper Midwest Presbytery of the Bible Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, NE on December 12, 1967. He entered the Reformed Church in the United States in 1970.

    Reverend Riffert married Mary Elizabeth Vicario in 1960. They have four daughters, Keren, Naomi, Faith, and Idelette; they have one son, Neale, Jr. 


      Elder - Jeff Mills
    jdmills_chemphys@mailaps.org
      Deacon - Russell Reitz
    rzlrtz@aol.com
     
         

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