Five-Fold Ministry

1. Apostle 2. Pastor 3. Evangelist 4. Prophet 5. Teacher

1. Equipping the Saints 2. Edify the body of Christ

1. The greatest Apostle Jesus Christ 2. The 12 Apostles of the Lamb 3. The Apostle who wrote most of the New Testament [EX: Paul, Peter, James, John] 4. The Apostles of Today

GOD

1. Must have a deep and personal relationship with the Lord. 2. is meticulous about the accuracy of his teachings 3. Must give no grounds for accusations but must be above reproach 4. Live Holy, separated from the things of this world 5. Have a deep desire to hear God's voice and follow His guidance on a continuous basis 6. Are committed to sending time daily with God in prayer and wait to hear from God 7. Will delegate to others and not try to do everything himself

The Apostle has the greatest influence over the churches he has started

The Apostle has the spiritual well-being of the churches that are born out of his ministry at heart. He is responsible to God for the church's spiritual well-being. The Pastor is responsible for day-to-day running of the church, daily admin., management of church affairs, and future plans. Has authority over local churches to his Apostle for his spiritual conduct and training he gives his sheep.

1. Patience is the foundation for a successful walk of faith 2. Patience is imperative in hearing God's voice

God speaks to us in dreams and visions

1. Prayer 2. Studying the word of God 3. Teaching the Word of God 4. Listening to God for guidance

1. Helps Ministry [ex. ushers, deacons, greeters, etc.] 2. Pastoral Ministries [ex. small group leader, area leader, etc.] 3. Counseling Department 4. Multimedia Ministry 5. Significance Ministry 6. Praise and Worship 7. Children Ministry 8. Youth 9. Special need class

OT the Prophet was the only Minister teaching or preaching to the people because he has God's anointing. He was one of the few who heard directly from God. The people relied on the prophet and other anointed teachers and priests to give them instructions. NT we all receive the Holy Spirit therefore we can all hear the voice of God.

To cover over

There is no evidence of the sin

We do not go into the Holy of Holies occasionally, but permanently because the Holy Spirit is in us always

1. Inward witness/peace 2. Still small voice 3. Audible Voice 4. Visions

1. Highest category is OPEN VISION 2. Spiritual Vision 3. Lowest form is when you fall into a trance

1. It will confirm what God has already told you 2. If it doesn't confirm what we have in our hearts, then we are to shelve it and revisit it later.

A Prophets main function is to preach or teach the Word of God not to prophesy

A teacher is one that explains A Preacher is one that proclaims

Prophet's prophecy by a Word of Wisdom concerning the future Someone who just prophesy's will prophecy edification, encourage and comfort

1. Word of Knowledge 2. Word of Wisdom 3. Discerning of Spirits

1. Teach people to independently understand the Word of God 2. To train people to independently to be able to pray 3. To teach the Word of God

1. Does it contradict the Bible or does it flow with the Bible? 2. Does it minister to your heart?

God took some of the anointing and transferred it to the 70 to help complete the destiny

Moses was angry at the Israelites for wanting water so they thought the Lord was angry with them.

A shepherd is a Pastor making sacrifices for the well-being of the members. They provide protection from all the wild animals and dangers that are around. They make sure the sheep come home to get their food.

1. The flocks are entrusted to the shepherd by God to be cared for 2. Watch over the flock willingly 3. Do not lord it over the people 4. Look forward to the reward from the Great Shepherd

The first baptism was of repentance and turning from sin The second baptism was the baptism into the body of Christ. This came with a second experience which was the baptism of the Holy Spirit With the evidence of speaking in tongues.

1. An older person in the natural age 2. A Spiritually mature person

Apostle, Prophets, Teachers, Evangelist, Pastors

Overseeing the Church, protects and feeds the flock, they herd the sheep keeping them together out in the meadows and ensures that they go back into the sheep-fold at night for safety.

A senior pastor should be able to teach otherwise he would not be an effective senior pastor.

1. Visit them at home when they are sick or in the hospital 2. Help them and counsel them when they have problems in the home 2. Burry family members when they go home to be with the Lord 4. Marry them and to train up their children

The Evangelist preaches COME to the Lord The Teacher preaches GROW in the Lord The Pastor preaches HOLDS ON to the Lord The Prophet preaches LISTEN to the voice of the Lord The Apostle preaches ALL of the above