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5 FOLD MINISTRY
Apostles – one who is sent, they build and build up, They correct error and doctrine and build the universal church. They have little time for games or churches that are not centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. apostles have lived a life of suffering for righteousness sake to establish the kingdom. An apostle is sent with a message and specific assignment and mandate given by God directly for a specific people, specific cause and purpose directly concerning the Kingdom of God.
Prophets – interpreter of oracles that are hidden. They move in the inspirational gifts of 1 Cor. 12 of words of wisdom, prophecy, words of knowledge. It is not by perception, but by inspiration.
This office requires a consistent manifestation of at least two of the revelation gifts on an ongoing basis.
Most prophets also experience prophetic dreams and filled with symbolism and visions. Prophets speak more than individual prophetic words but prophetic words or messages that shift spiritual atmospheres over regions. They generally are draw to apostles. #1 job of prophets is not to prophecy but to train the people to hear God.
Evangelist – bringer of good tidings. Evangelist is one who is sent to save souls and present the gospel message. We see evangelist where the lost are and they are not listed in the order of the church in 1 Cor 12:28. Marks of an evangelist are salvations and healings and miracles. They have an ability to touch hardened hearts with God’s love for them to receive salvation. They also are found in the midst of environments that breed sin. The word is only used three times in scripture. The best example of an evangelist is Stephen. Philip started his ministry as a deacon in the helps ministry, in Acts 6:1, and moved into calling in Acts 8:26-40. They are generally drawn to pastors. They are trans-local traveling by themselves as a rule.
Teachers – one fitted to teach; master; doctor. Teacher – The office of Teacher is one that stirs others to know the truth. It is more than explaining, it carries an anointing that brings change. Teachers love truth and love to study. They are avid readers and study topics in multiple ways. They are generally scribes and historians. They expand on what apostles release and prophets speak so others can clearly understand. They teach line upon line. They carry a divine, supernatural ability to impart knowledge above the natural way of doing. True teachers will never teach doctrinal error, but will study in-depth before giving new insight.
Pastors – Shepherd ; herds man
Pastor – The word pastor is only used one time in scripture yet we have made it the primary function today. Pastors are nurturers and must lay their lives down for the flock. They are healers of the broken and are given oversight to make sure the needs of people are being met. Just like a herdsmen there are also under-shepherds or pastors in almost every body of believers. They may not be recognized but are active meeting needs and ministering healing to others. Pastors are drawn to teachers to evangelist and then to teachers. Pastors are most effective one on one and modeling Christ. Not all pastors will be dynamic teachers but will be dynamic in showing love. They were never to be placed as final oversight or vision casters to the people. They are always given to a set group of people.
These gifts are given for three purposes
My question is this… some in the body of Christ are called to these… not everyone.
But here is the catch 22… they are to build up the church, so my real question is “are you under one of these ministers learning, and being built up?”.
Not just a pastor on Sunday morning… but being mentored on a regular basis in order to grow and serve God in greater and greater ways.
Some of you may step into one of these roles full time, but the point is that we all are called to be used in all of these areas. To edify the body of Christ and to win the lost. It may not be a full time position God has called you to, but you do need to be mentored by one of these types of role leaders and carry the torch daily.
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