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The five-fold ministry, the hand of God in the church
Ephesians 4:11 tells us that He gave us Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers.
- Apostles
- Prophets
- Evangelists
- Pastors
- Teachers
The Five-Fold Gifts is the structure God gave to the church, both corporate and local. Ephesians 4:11, tells us that He gave us Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers.
The Five-Fold Gifts Represents “the hand of God” in the church today. This is the hand that performs the work the Almighty God desires in this world today. Each of the ministries represents a finger and together all five creates the hand.
The Purpose of the Five-Fold Gifts is found in Ephesians 4:11. To perfect the saints, to identify, equip and involve the saints in the work of the ministry, and to edify the body of Christ. The five-fold ministry will remain in place until: We all come in the unity of the faith, we all have knowledge of the Son of God and we all become a perfect man unto the stature of the fullness of Christ.
God has set five senses in the human body for the protection and care of the body. So He has set five gift ministries as the spiritual senses of the body of Christ for its protection and care. “Royal Priesthood” Ministries, Int’l is founded upon this scriptural pattern.
The Gift Office of the Apostle
The Apostolic ministry is considered the thumb of the hand of God. It is the only finger that can touch the others. The Apostolic ministry touches the other four areas of the five-fold gifts ministry. Among the many purposes of the Apostolic Ministry, one is to set the house in order (1 Corinthians 11:34) and to provide proper government and procedures in the house of God. Indeed all things must be done decently and in order.
This area of our ministry is responsible to ensure that our work is efficiently operated complying with the Biblical and governmental requirements and guidelines. This ministry is also actively involved in helping us to fulfill part of our call of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, establishing new churches, supporting and building up existing churches and ministries, ordaining and consecrating those whom God alone has called, support the work of the Lord and showing the Love of God, that we may impact the world.
Please know there are several types of Apostles, i.e. Apostle-Pastor, Apostle-Evangelist, etc., as has been demonstrated throughout the body of Christ. God is sovereign and thanks be to God He uses His people to His glory!