What is the Ministry of an Apostle?

  1. Apostles are foundational ministries. They plant churches and they also establish New Testament local churches on the sure foundation, Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 3:9-16; 1. Apostles are foundational ministries. They plant churches and they also establish New Testament local churches on the sure foundation, Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 3:9-16;
  2. Apostles are preachers and teachers of the Word of God. Apostolic preaching comes with more insight and illumination relative to the Scriptures (1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:11).
  3. Apostles manifest signs and wonders, healing, deliverance, and miracles (2 Corinthians
  4. Apostles have the authority to ordain and appoint ministry gifts such as elders and deacons (Acts 6:1-6; 14:23; 1 Timothy 1:18; 4:14).
  5. Apostles are gifted for impartation, especially for the fullness of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-18;10:1-16;19:1-6).
  6. Apostles choose leaders and send them to help churches or help believers in the marketplace (Philippians 2:19-25; Titus 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2).
  7. Apostles have authority to be involved in church judgments and disciplines (Acts 5:1-11; 13:11; 1 Corinthians 4:21; 5:1-13).
  8. Apostles have vision for the whole body of Christ (Ephesians 3:1-9; 4:1-16). Local churches and believers may either accept or reject apostles to their gain or loss (Revelation 2:1-6).
  9. Apostles will especially care for the churches they founded (2 Corinthians 11:28; 1 Corinthians 9:1-2; 7:17; 11:34).
  10. Apostles are fathers and not just teachers (1 Corinthians 4:15). Fathers birth, protect, train, and provide.
  11. Apostles have a kingdom message and emphasis (Matthew 10:7).
  12. Apostles have been entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-22). They restore people to God’s favor.
  13. Apostles will perfect the Saints Movement in the last days (Ephesians 4:11,12; John 14:12). Saints will be activated to operate in preaching, teaching, healings, miracles, deliverance, and prophecy.
  14. Apostles restore which was built by David (Acts 15:16). One of the major characteristics of this tabernacle is prophetic worship.
  15. Apostles have a grace and an anointing for finances (Acts 4:34-37; Philippians 4:14-19).
  16. Apostles upgrade and bring believers into present truth (Acts 19:1-9; 1 Peter 1:12).
  17. Apostles protect the believers from grievous wolves and false teachers (Acts 20:28-30).