Ekklesia // What's in a Name
Sep 21, 2025 • Alistair Cochrane
We kick off Ekklesia by unpacking the original idea of church—ekklesia—a people gathered around Jesus, not a building. From a riot in Ephesus to Jesus’ words in Matthew 16, we trace how losing our why leads to survival mode, noise, and real hurt. But when we centre on Jesus, clarity returns and people find life. This talk calls us back to a church that thrives, loves sacrificially, and actually helps Perth.