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The Pastor
We have left until last the most well known of the perfecting ministries in the Church – the Pastor.  The title ‘Pastor’ comes from the Greek words ‘episkopos’ and ‘episkopeo’, which speak of watching over, keeping, taking care of, guiding, and feeding.  In other words, the Pastor could also, and often is, called the [...]

Among the five perfecting ministries mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 the Teacher is the one anointed by God to

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The Evangelist
The Evangelist is known to be part of the five-fold ministries, and has been given to the Church for a very specific purpose.  However, we must differentiate between evangelism, which is the responsibility of the whole Church (Acts 11.19), and the ministry of the Evangelist, who is anointed by God to proclaim what Jesus [...]

The prophetic Anointing
The Prophetic anointing is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. The simplest definition of a prophet is that he is God’s mouthpiece. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, he brings divine direction to the Church, as well as correction where necessary.
The gift [...]

Shepherds and Hirelings
- by Miki Hardy
There is a wave of deception sweeping through the Church today, which is wreaking havoc in the lives of the people of God.  Many Christians are unaware that they are being exploited by preachers and Bible teachers.  The reason for this is simply a lack of revelation of the true [...]

The Apostle
A vital ministry in the of the Body of Christ
The Apostolic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries that we find in Ephesians 4. The word ‘Apostle’ is translated as ‘sent’, which means an Apostle is a messenger or an ambassador of Jesus Christ.
The Apostle is not someone who is independent but like [...]

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THE FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY
“It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the [...]

Where is the Church Going?
- by Miki Hardy
I am distressed about the state of the Church today.  Sin abounds and many Christians are discouraged, empty, and walking in defeat.  The Church today no longer puts up with sound doctrine.  It has rejected the truth and turned aside to myths.  Many preachers today are deceiving Christians [...]