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WHY ACCEPT
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Ephesians 4:11-16 states
11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
What Do Five Fold Ministers Do It's the Government of the Church The Five-Fold Ministry exists to equip the church body for works of service in the new testament (Ephesians 4:12). The idea is that each member of the church body has a role to play in furthering God's kingdom. When everyone is working together in their gifts and calling, the Church is able to accomplish more than what any one person could do on their own. God's heart is for all people to be saved and to come to the whole measure of the knowledge truth. (1st Timothy 2:4). To learn more about the Five-Fold Ministry visit our upcoming renovated online biblical school. (www.arizefivefoldministry.info)
What are the Roles of the Apostles? An apostle is someone who is sent out by God to proclaim His message. They are often seen as pioneers or visionaries because they are often sent into new areas to start churches. Apostles and prophets usually work closely together. Apostles are also responsible to equip people to do the work of the ministry. The term apostle came from the Roman Empire. When the Roman Empire would conquer a city, instead of destroying it, they would send out apostles with the kingdom mindset to shift the government and how the city functions. Who is Apostle Paul in the New Testament? Apostle Paul is one of the most well-known apostles in the New Testament. He was originally named Saul and he was a Pharisee. He was present at the stoning of Stephen and he approved of it. After that, he began to persecute Christians. He was on his way to Damascus to persecute the body of Christ (Christians) there when he had a dramatic encounter with Jesus Christ (Acts 9). After this encounter, Saul's name was changed to Paul and he became one of the most well-known apostles who ever lived. He wrote a large portion of the New Testament including fourteen books of the Bible!
What are the Roles of an Evangelist?
Evangelists gather people. An evangelist is someone who is responsible for sharing the gospel message with those who haven't heard it yet. They often do this through preaching and teaching. Evangelists also have a heart for discipleship, which means they help new believers grow in their faith.
What are the Roles of a Pastor?
A pastor is someone who shepherd's the flock (local church). This means that they care for the spiritual needs of the people in their church. Pastors also have a role in teaching and preaching. They often do this through sermons and Bible studies. Pastors guard the sheep, just like a shepard would protect his sheep.
What are the Roles of a Prophet?
A prophet releases God's word and truth. Prophets often receive messages from God that they then share with others to prepare God's people. Prophets also have a role in interceding for people. This means that a prophet can prophesy over others to edify or build up the church and church leaders.
What are the Roles of a Teacher?
A teacher is someone who is responsible for instructing others in the things of God. They often do this by breaking down the Word of God. That can be in a Bible study setting or from the pulpit. Teachers also have a heart for equipping people to be able to study the Bible on their own.
The Five-Fold ministry is an important part of what makes the Church function properly. Each member has a role to play, and when everyone is working together, great things can be accomplished for the Kingdom of God!
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What is the Five-Fold ministry?
This is a question that many today are asking. Some even say that they have never heard of the Five-Fold Ministry. Simply put, the Five-Fold Ministry is a reference towards the FIVE roles OR Divine anointed positions that God has called Christians to fill. These roles are:
(1) apostles,
(2) prophets,
(3) evangelists,
(4) pastors, and
(5) teachers.
Does Everyone Have An Office?
(Five Fold Ministry Gifts)
People are born with the gifts of Jesus Christ (Five-Fold ministry). They are not something you can attain. On the other hand, gifts of the Spirit are available to all. It is God's ministry on earth through His people.
The gifts of the Spirit of God are available to all for free. All you have to do is believe in Jesus Christ and what He did on the cross. The Bible says to "Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy." That means they are for everyone.
On the other hand, the FIVE-Fold ministry is to equip the saints so that they can function in the gifts. There is a difference between having an office and functioning in a gift. So what are the gifts of the Spirit?
