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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:

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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.


to speak Gods will, heart, or mind toothers.


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Prophet


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.


to bring the good news of JesusChrist to people.


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Evangelist


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:

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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:

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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.