What does the Bible say about church officers?

The New Testament outlines a clear structure for church government and recognizes only two biblical offices within a local church: the office of pastor-teacher and the office of deacon. These offices are not merely organizational roles; they are spiritually ordained positions filled by individuals who serve specific functions within the body of Christ. In contrast to many contemporary churches that create additional roles, the scriptural mandate is for these two offices to govern and order the local church. As emphasized in Ephesians 4, these officers are appointed for the ministry of the Word and to serve the church in various capacities, ensuring proper administration and the edification of the body.