sentences:  Since 1985 the office of deacons are open to women, and since 2004 elders can be women too.In 31 congregation all ministries and positions open for women, 16 congregations elders and deacons can be women, in 16 churches the office of deacon, and in 20 congregation no women officers are allowed.The Netherlands Reformed Congregations have missions in Nqutu in South Africa, and mission in Sumba in Indonesia.