In this episode, we dive into the biblical and practical theology of elders, tracing their origins from ancient Near Eastern culture through the Old and New Testaments. The sermon highlights how God infused the culturally inherited role of elder with divine purpose, shaping it into a Spirit-empowered, justice-seeking, and servant-hearted role. We explore how the early church redeemed the role of elder from corruption, restoring it to reflect Jesus’ character—marked by humility, integrity, and servant leadership. This foundational teaching sets the stage for next week’s conversation on the inclusion of women as co-equal leaders in the church.