Eph 4:7-13 The Five-fold ministry of the body of Christ
Jan 05, 2016
Eph 4:7-13 The Five-fold ministry of the body of Christ
teacher
One who grasps Truth, is excited by it and who holds it out for others to receive. The teacher
provokes others to explore truth.
pastorShepherds the people, cares with
a tender heart, sees needs. Confronts as well as encourages.Long to see Christians grow to
their full potential.Easily empathize with others and stimulate them to care.
evangelist “bearer of Good News” brings good news and shares
readily Love spending time with non
Christians Know the gospel and make it
relevant Provoke other Christians in
their witness and give them boldness.
prophet
Prophets enjoy: being alone with God, waiting on God listening to God Speaking out God’s
heart’s desires
apostle“one who is sent out”
The apostle is visionary and pioneering.
They might plant or establish new churches.
They provoke others to seek vision and start new things
Pioneers and Settlers (Builders)
apostlesprophets
evangeliststeachers
pastors
PioneersBuilders
A bike wheel
It’s only the tension which keeps it rolling…