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Why does the Lord appoint apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to the church? Ephesians 4:12 says they are bestowed for the perfecting of the saints, the work of the ministry, and to edify the body of Christ. However, these three objectives are best understood in the context of God’s purpose. His purpose provides the “why” for understanding the five-fold ministry gifts or the gifts of Christ. From before the foundation of the world, the Father predetermined spiritual blessings in Christ for all humanity. In essence, His purpose is one of unity. The blessings outlined in Ephesians Chapter 1 says that He chose humanity to be His sons, who would share His very nature and be like Him. In short, the Father’s simply wanted a family born of His nature, who would reflect His character, and on whom He could bestow an eternal inheritance. Therefore, the gifts of Christ exist in accordance with this purpose. Indeed, each gift has individual responsibilities but collectively, they serve to bring the entire body of Christ into maturity—a unified body that manifests the Father’s glory or character. The gifts exist to fulfill the purpose that the Father predetermined from before the foundation of the world. This book discusses all these elements in detail and brings the Father’s purpose for the church into perspective in relation to the gifts.

I.R. Womack guides you through this basic training course by revealing the multiple functions and operations of each fivefold ministry gift. With the information and instruction you'll receive you will: -Become a more well rounded five fold ministry leader -Gain a fuller understanding of your office enabling you to operate in new dimensions of ministry -Work more effectively as a team with other five fold ministry leaders and the local church for maximum Kingdom impact -As a believer you will be able to draw more fully from five fold ministry gifts in order to become better equipped for the work of ministry

This book describes the ministries that Jesus Christ set forth in the New Testament church.

Taking a look at how the fivefold ministers relate to the church today... Discover how the fivefold ministry was created to work within the local church, the training ground for ministry. These ministers-apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers-are coaches who equip and train God's people to release His power for works of service. Learn how proven fivefold ministers can be mentored and released in the body of Christ. This book covers the "who, what, why, how" of fivefold ministry Who are these ministers and how are they identified? What fivefold ministry is and what it is not Why we need fivefold ministers How do five ministers relate to one another Who finances these ministers? How fivefold ministers are utilized in church planting Discover practical tips on building relationships between church leaders and fivefold ministers Grow a healthy fivefold ministry in your church

Understanding Fivefold Ministry What are apostles, and do they still exist in the Church today? How do you recognize a genuine apostle or a false apostle? What about prophets? Do they still exist today? How do you recognize a genuine prophet or a false prophet?What is the true role of a New Testament evangelist? How can you...

A new brand of apostolic ministry for today's world The Permanent Revolution is a work of theological re-imagination and re-construction that draws from biblical studies, theology, organizational theory, leadership studies, and key social sciences. The book elaborates on the apostolic role rooted in the five-fold ministry from Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teacher), and its significance for the missional movement. It explores how the apostolic ministry facilitates ongoing renewal in the life of the church and focuses on leadership in relation to missional innovation and entrepreneurship.The authors examine the nature of organization as reframed through the lens of apostolic ministry. Shows how to view the world through a biblical perspective and continue the "permanent revolution" that Jesus started Outlines the essential characteristics of apostolic movement and how to restructure the church and ministry to be more consistent with them Alan Hirsch is a leading voice in the missional movement of the Christian West This groundbreaking book integrates theology, sociology, and leadership to further define the apostolic movement.