Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Jesus has given a gift to His body—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But what are they and how do they function today? In this study from Ephesians 4:11, Nathan explores these five areas, how they might be different today, and explains why God gave them to the Church. This message is bound to step on some toes, but will ultimately point all of us to the Giver of the gift, Christ Jesus.
CHAPTERS • TIME STAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Summary of Ephesians 4:8–10
7:05 A few key questions
9:52 The Exalted Jesus Generously Gave Gifts
16:14 The Fellowship of the Gospel
22:00 The Apostle
28:37 The Prophet
38:05 The Evangelist
40:45 The Pastor
45:50 The Teacher
47:24 A chart of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher
51:45 Not about titles or position
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» Listen to this Daily Thunder series, discover other series and resources, and learn more about the ministry of Ellerslie at: ellerslie.com/daily
» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: ellerslie.com/be-discipled
» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: ellerslie.com/subscribe
» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: ellerslie.com/donate
» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: deeperchristian.com
Jesus has given a gift to His body—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. But what are they and how do they function today? In this study from Ephesians 4:11, Nathan explores these five areas, how they might be different today, and explains why God gave them to the Church. This message is bound to step on some toes, but will ultimately point all of us to the Giver of the gift, Christ Jesus.
CHAPTERS • TIME STAMPS
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Summary of Ephesians 4:8–10
7:05 A few key questions
9:52 The Exalted Jesus Generously Gave Gifts
16:14 The Fellowship of the Gospel
22:00 The Apostle
28:37 The Prophet
38:05 The Evangelist
40:45 The Pastor
45:50 The Teacher
47:24 A chart of the apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher
51:45 Not about titles or position
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» Listen to this Daily Thunder series, discover other series and resources, and learn more about the ministry of Ellerslie at: ellerslie.com/daily
» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: ellerslie.com/be-discipled
» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: ellerslie.com/subscribe
» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: ellerslie.com/donate
» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: deeperchristian.com
