Advancing The Kingdom - Five Fold Ministry
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· 6 viewsKingdom people don't sign up for easy. They agree to give Jesus their lives when they accepted Him. Kingdom People have agreed to make their lives about advancing His kingdom.
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And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
Acts 6
Serving was important. They did what was helpful to the disciples.
They would not let anything distract them from those duties.
Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Acts 6:
They labored in the Word and prayer.
Best thing a leader can do it seek God’s heart.
And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
It gave room for others to grow in their gifting.
Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
The great lie “if you want it done right, do it yourself” Somethings are done better when others do it.
A unified, organized, well taught church is a powerful witness to a lost world.
Five Requirements
1. From among you- Homegrown leaders. People part of the body who make this body a priority.
2. Good reputation - Above reproach. Servants who set an example. Qualified above every other qualification.
3. Full of the Holy Spirit - People led by the Spirit and yielded to the Spirit (, Barnabas )
4. Wisdom - Biblical, spiritual, and practical knowledge to apply to everyday life.
5. Appointed -
Bear responsibility for the decisions made in their appointed areas.
Have authority in area of responsibility to the level of responsibility they accept.
Five Fold -
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
Prophet - Guide - hears and directs the Lords people according to the Word (; )Reveals God's heart to His people. Shares revelation, gives interpretation, and motivates the body. Carries a mantle of intercession.
Pastor - Guards - protects the flock, trains and develops their gifts () Loves, cares for, and protects the flock through training and preparing. Sacrificial love for the people God has entrusted to his care. Draws the distressed, abused, rejected, neglected, overlooked and unloved.
Apostle - Governs - sent one - is a builder; oversees the churches that are built up as a father oversees a child () One sent forth to create disciples. Serves and raises up other leaders. Is a builder of churches, ministries, businesses for kingdom purposes.
Evangelist - Gathers - proclaims the Good News to all. Has a heart to win the lost. (; ) Has burden for the lost. Likes to spend time with people. Creates converts.
Teacher - Grounds - ensures the Body of Christ is accurately applying the Word of God (Tim. 3:2; ) Explain difficult truths in a more easily digestible manner Reveal the mind of God. Prophets reveal the heart; teachers the mind. Helps the body not to focus so much on the Spirit and forget the Word of God