e2: effective elders — Organization Profile
e2: Effective Elders (often shortened to E2) is a nonprofit ministry focused on encouraging and equipping church elders to lead well. The organization serves congregations by strengthening elder teams and the leaders who work alongside them, with an emphasis on the biblical role of elders, healthy governance, and practical leadership that supports the long-term health of the local church.
E2’s work is built around relationship-based development. The ministry describes its approach as partnering with elders in authentic relationship, providing relevant resources, and presenting training opportunities. A central expression of that partnership is coaching—supporting elder teams and staff teams through conversations, guidance, and tools that help leaders clarify responsibilities, address challenges, and pursue healthier patterns of leadership together.
Alongside coaching, e2 produces training resources that churches can use within their own leadership rhythms. These resources include books and digital materials designed for elder training, plus video-based curriculum such as e2 Talks, which provides hours of teaching aimed at elder life, leadership, ministry, and relationships. E2 also offers online access options such as All-Access membership for teams that want a broader digital library of e2 content.
E2 connects with leaders through multiple touchpoints, including events and conference-style training sessions hosted in partnership with churches and schools. The ministry also provides free resources and ongoing content through its blog, video resources, and podcast platform, creating ways for leaders to learn and apply insights outside of a single weekend or workshop.
The organization emphasizes a “partner church” model, inviting congregations to engage through ongoing relationship and resourcing. Churches can explore partnership, start a conversation about coaching, and identify appropriate tools for their context. Individuals can also engage by using the organization’s free materials, purchasing resources for team development, and giving financially to support elder development and leadership strengthening for churches.
E2 is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and serves churches and leaders across the United States and internationally through coaching, resources, and training opportunities. Engagement typically begins with a conversation about a church’s leadership needs and can expand into coaching relationships, team training, and sustained resourcing that fits a congregation’s leadership structure and mission.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.e2elders.org/
- Who We Are: https://www.e2elders.org/who-we-are
- What We Do: https://www.e2elders.org/what-we-do/
- Partner with e2: https://www.e2elders.org/welcome-and-partnership
- Shop (Books & Digital Resources): https://www.e2elders.org/shop/
- Member Areas (All-Access): https://www.e2elders.org/member-areas
- Free Videos: https://www.e2elders.org/video-resources
- Events: https://www.e2elders.org/events/
- Donate: https://www.e2elders.org/give
- Contact: https://www.e2elders.org/contact-us/
Contact Information
- Email: ga**@******rs.org
- Phone: 317-989-4600
- Mailing address: PO Box 39030, Indianapolis, IN 46239-0030
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/e2elders
- https://www.youtube.com/e2elders
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/e2-effective-elders
- https://instagram.com/e2elders/
Leadership
- Gary Johnson — Cofounder and Executive Director
- Mike Killebrew — Partnership Director
- Debbie Poer — Engagement Director; e2 Women Director
- Ellen Clodfelter — Operations Director
- Jared Johnson — Resources Director
- Christina Bledsoe — Communications Director
- David Wright — Advancement Director
- David Roadcup — Cofounder; Outreach Director
- Jim Estep — Cofounder
