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Experiencing GodIn The Body of Christ
Grace Gift RolesEquipping The Church
Pastor John Isaacs
Kingsway Community Church
January 16, 2011
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Grace Gift Roles1. Apostle2. Prophet3. Evangelist
4. Pastor 5. Teacher
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Ephesians 4:11-12 (NLT)11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave tothe church: the apostles, the
prophets, the evangelists, andthe pastors and teachers. 12 Theirresponsibility is to equipGods people
to do his work and build up the church,the body of Christ.
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1. Jesus Is OurApostle
Heb. 3:12. Jesus Is OurProphet
Luke 24:19
3. Jesus Is OurEvangelistMatt. 9:35
4. Jesus Is OurPastor1 Peter 5:2-45. Jesus Is OurTeacher
John 3:2
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Purpose of 5-Fold
Equipping all the members
of the church to be theministers in the church.
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Results of 5-FoldA Healthy Church1. United in Diversity
2. Grounded in Biblical Truth3. Spiritually Mature Believers4. Every Member as a Minister
5. Not Stagnate but DynamicGrowth
6. Atmosphere of Love
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Apostle
apostolos one chosen and sent
with a special commission
Definition: The supernatural ability
to start up new churches andministries and to give them oversight.
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Apostle
Description: The spiritual expression
that supernaturally enables a personto fill the role of one sent outside thelocal congregation to pioneer new
churches and/or to father newministries.
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Apostle
Results:
1. It focuses upon the big pictureand makes sure there is biblicalbalance in a ministry.
2. Works to preserve the unity ofthe Body of Christ.
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Apostle
Results:
3. Emphasis on signs and wondersand stirs up the supernatural.4. Guides and balances the growth
of the church.5. Sets things in order and
strengthens foundations.
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Apostle
Results:
6. Develops and nurtures vision forthe mission of the church. Keepsthe focus outward.
7. Pioneers new churches andfathers new Christian ministries.
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Apostle
Cautions:
1.N
eed to remember that thestrength of their authority andvision can quench the Spirit in
others.
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Apostle
Cautions:
2. Can become overly focused on atruth or a goal and critical ofothers who arent in the same
place.3. Can cause others to look to
them for answers.
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Prophet
prophetes one that speaks a
divinely inspired message.
Definition: The supernatural ability
to speak Gods will, heart, or mind toothers.
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Prophet
Description: The spiritual expression
that supernaturally enables a personto fill the role of one whoconsistently reveals Gods truth and
proclaims it in a timely and relevantmanner.
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Prophet
Results:
1. This person is always pointingpeople towards Gods will.2. Speaks divinely inspired messages
that can be predictive, directive,or corrective.
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Prophet
Results:
3. Operates best when part of ateam with an apostle.4. Watches the flock, listens to the
Lord, and speaks words that pointpeople back to God when they
stray.
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Prophet
Results:
5. A person in this role will be usedby God to stir up spiritual zeal andincrease hunger for the
supernatural.
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Prophet
Cautions:
1. Remember that Scripture mustalways support and agree witheach message given.
2. Every message is subjective andshould be offered to others for
consideration.
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Prophet
Cautions:
3. This role is not filled by someonewho does prophecy but aperson who carries authority to
be an equipper.4. Prophets can become demanding,
demeaning, and discouraging.
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Evangelist
euaggelistes one who brings
good news.
Definition: The supernatural ability
to bring the good news of JesusChrist to people.
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Evangelist
Description: The spiritual expression
that supernaturally enables a personto fill the role of one who is able toeffectively communicate the Gospel
of Christ in such a way that it bringsout a persons need for God and
releases faith for salvation.
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Evangelist
Results:
1. Ability to communicate themessage of hope found in JesusChrist with clarity and conviction.
2. Seek out opportunities to talk tounbelievers and able to direct the
conversation to spiritual matters.
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Evangelist
Results:
3. Usually have divine appointmentsin their daily life with peopleready to give their lives to Christ.
4. They are able to adapt thepresentation of the Gospel to
connect with the persons needs.
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Evangelist
Results:
5. They encourage and equip othersin the Body of Christ to have theevangelistic spirit of outreach.
6. They keep a congregation frombecoming inwardly focused.
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Evangelist
Cautions:
1.N
eed to remember to notbecome critical of others who arenot evangelists.
2. Remember the same approach isnot appropriate for everyone.
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Evangelist
Cautions:
3.N
eed to remember that the HolySpirit draws a person to Jesus andnot their mastery of persuasive
words or use of condemnation orfear.
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The Apostolic1. Focus on Unity and Overall
Health.
2. Hungry for Signs & Wonders.3. Biblical Truth as Foundational.4. Church is in order.5. Vision of the Church is clear.6. People are missional.
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The Prophetic1. Focus on Obedience to Gods
Word.
2. Eagerness to repent of sin.3. Faith for the supernatural.4. Hunger to know Gods will.5. Desire for personal holiness.6. Reactive to ungodliness.
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The Evangelist1. Focus is on Church Growth.2. Burden for the lost.
3. Eagerness to be a witness.4. Regular testimonies of people
giving their lives to Jesus.5. Evangelistic meetings.6. Outreach into the community.
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