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THE APOSTOLIC
RecOMMENDED BOOK
The Ministry & Role of the Apostle
UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GOVERNANCE
Apostles come as servants of the church, not as masters of it.
When Christ began His ministry, the first thing He did was to recognise and raise up apostles. His intention was for them to be custodians of sound doctrine who could strengthen and work alongside elders to ensure that their churches remained healthy and were being built according to God’s pattern. This booklet answers common questions raised about the apostolic, including why apostles are still crucial today, how apostles are recognised, the different types of apostles, what their role is, how they should relate to local elders, and how to foster an authentic partnership with apostles and other churches.
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God has used apostles throughout history to bring much-needed correction and health to the church.
- BY Mike Davies
Andrew addresses dismissals and common objections to the notion of a "modern-day apostle".
Part 1 - Reasons for choosing a relational 'apostolic partnership' over a functional 'apostolic network'.
Part 2 - The benefits and protection of an apostolic partnership in these stormy times.
Part 3 - How the 'growth at all costs' mentality in apostolic networks impacts church health.