[Terriergal]

I think if by ‘deacons’ they don’t mean ‘elders’ then women are OK but... too often the words are used interchangeably.

[Calvinist_Dark_Lord]

I think if by ‘deacons’ they don’t mean ‘elders’ then women are OK but... too often the words are used interchangeably.

Not in Presbyterian/Reformed polity. They are distinct offices. In my particular Presbyterian Denomination, a congregation is not required to have deacons, however i don't know of any who have excercised this option.