Bible Text: Acts 6:1-7 | Speaker: Kevin Franklin | Series: Be My Witnesses: A Study of Acts | As tension rose within the early church, leadership and structure by the offices of deacons and elders became clear and necessary for the sake of the mission of Jesus. Here is Pastor Kevin’s message, ELDERS & DEACONS. God gave the church the offices of elders and deacons to help the church accomplish the mission of Jesus.