Church Leadership: Elders // Ekklesia

Over the past few weeks in our Ekklesia series, we’ve explored what the church is, why it exists, and the vision Christ has for His people. We’ve seen that the church isn’t just a gathering—it’s a gospel-shaped community, called to worship, make disciples, and reflect the glory of God.And now, as we turn to the topic of leadership, we’re asking: How does Jesus care for and guide His church today? Scripture shows us two distinct offices—elders and deacons—given by Christ for the health, protection, and flourishing of His people. This week, we begin with the office of Elder. Thanks for listening to this sermon from Bethel Baptist Church. If the message encouraged you, we would love to meet you in person this Sunday. You can find service times, directions, and more information at www.betheltopeka.org. And if you would like to support the ministry of Bethel, you can give securely online at www.betheltopeka.org/give. God bless, and we hope to see you soon.