Understanding Apostolic Leadership 1 - a podcast by Shaun Smit

 Ephesians 4:10-12 Amplified Bible (AMP)

10 He who descended is the very same as He who also has ascended high above all the heavens, that He [His presence] might fill all things [that is, the whole universe]). 11 And [His gifts to the church were varied and] He Himself appointed some as apostles [special messengers, representatives], some as prophets [who speak a new message from God to the people], some as evangelists [who spread the good news of salvation], and some as pastors and teachers [to shepherd and guide and instruct], 12 [and He did this] to fully equip and perfect the saints (God’s people) for works of service, to build up the body of Christ [the church];...

There is so much misunderstanding regarding the gift of the apostle. This misunderstanding lends to many deceptions, delusions, seductions, manipulations, and just weird stuff. Although by no means comprehensive, I did this teaching to correct some of the mindsets around this gift and it's leadership. Naturally, I don't expect this teaching to be popular by any means, simply because we 'love' our positions that make us sound more spiritual, more important and more exclusive. However, we cannot argue with scripture. 

We need the gift of the apostle, desperately, today! But the way it's being presented is taking away the effect and power of the true and authentic. We have to align with the King and His Kingdom when delivering any gift. Gifts represent the Lord Jesus Christ and His Kingdom - not us! and the apostolic gift is, like the others (prophet, evangelist, pastor, teacher), there to equip the saints for the work of growing up and maturing of the Body of Christ.

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