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Fivefold Ministry Gifts ( Eph 4:11)
Apostles, prophets, evangelist, pastors, teachers
One version of the Bible says that God gifted men and gave them as gifts
to the body of Christ some apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and
teachers. When Jesus walked on the earth he was the full expression of
these 5 ministry giftings. After he arose from the dead and left the earth
Jesus dispersed these gifts or callings into men. These men did not
choose their calling but God called them and then revealed this calling to
them. They were then given or sent to the body of Christ to mature the
saints for their work of ministry.
Apostle: From the Greek word that means ‘sent one’ or messenger. He is
sent with a message from the one who sent him. He is sent to a specific
area or people group. For example Paul, he was sent to the Gentiles or
someone sent to Germany. They have corresponding authority to
accomplish what they have been sent to do. Can be administrative in the
overseeing of the work in the area they have been sent to. Sometimes
they pioneer new work in the area the are called to.
Prophet: One who communicates the heart of God. Brings messages that
may include direction, correction or a call to repentance. They have
different areas of authority. For instance a local prophet God may use in a
local congregation. A regional prophet may speak to a specific region.
There are those they have national and international responsibility. Not
only messengers but they are used by God to impart and train the body of
Christ to hear God’s voice and prophesy.
Evangelist: These are gifted people who carry the tools needed to bring
the lost into the kingdom of God. Their primary work is outside the local
church in the world but they also have responsibility to train the local
saints to do the work of an evangelizing. They need to be connected to
local works for accountability and for physical support for the work they
are called to do.
Pastor: This is a shepherd who gives daily intimate care to sheep in a local
congregation. He is responsible for the daily needs that come with the
care God’s children. A pastor also trains and equips the sheep he has
been given.
Teacher: This is a presenter of truth. He is skilled in the Word of God. He
has a love for correct doctrine and has been given to the church for its
establishing in truth and doctrine. They also can be assigned to different
regions like the prophet. Their main emphasis is training, instructing, and
schooling whether in a local congregation or in a bible school.
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Apostles, prophets, evangelist, pastors, teachers
One version of the Bible says that God gifted men and gave them as gifts
to the body of Christ some apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and
teachers. When Jesus walked on the earth he was the full expression of
these 5 ministry giftings. After he arose from the dead and left the earth
Jesus dispersed these gifts or callings into men. These men did not
choose their calling but God called them and then revealed this calling to
them. They were then given or sent to the body of Christ to mature the
saints for their work of ministry.
Apostle: From the Greek word that means ‘sent one’ or messenger. He is
sent with a message from the one who sent him. He is sent to a specific
area or people group. For example Paul, he was sent to the Gentiles or
someone sent to Germany. They have corresponding authority to
accomplish what they have been sent to do. Can be administrative in the
overseeing of the work in the area they have been sent to. Sometimes
they pioneer new work in the area the are called to.
Prophet: One who communicates the heart of God. Brings messages that
may include direction, correction or a call to repentance. They have
different areas of authority. For instance a local prophet God may use in a
local congregation. A regional prophet may speak to a specific region.
There are those they have national and international responsibility. Not
only messengers but they are used by God to impart and train the body of
Christ to hear God’s voice and prophesy.
Evangelist: These are gifted people who carry the tools needed to bring
the lost into the kingdom of God. Their primary work is outside the local
church in the world but they also have responsibility to train the local
saints to do the work of an evangelizing. They need to be connected to
local works for accountability and for physical support for the work they
are called to do.
Pastor: This is a shepherd who gives daily intimate care to sheep in a local
congregation. He is responsible for the daily needs that come with the
care God’s children. A pastor also trains and equips the sheep he has
been given.
Teacher: This is a presenter of truth. He is skilled in the Word of God. He
has a love for correct doctrine and has been given to the church for its
establishing in truth and doctrine. They also can be assigned to different
regions like the prophet. Their main emphasis is training, instructing, and
schooling whether in a local congregation or in a bible school.
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