Making Sense of Apostolic Ministry
This book is about the function of apostolic ministry, or apostolicity, the extent to which you are apostolic. As we explore the what, why, and the how of apostolic ministry, I believe the real heart purpose and function of apostolic ministry will become more evident to us. As the function of apostolic ministry is grasped, the various forms will be more reflective of the function.
What were the apostles really trying to do in the early church? What were they trying to accomplish? When they planted a church, what was that church trying to do? When they networked, why did they network? What is the purpose or function of apostolic ministry? How does that relate to the community?
Many have called apostolic ministry a ‘building’ ministry. If we’re going to build, we had better learn the function of what we’re building! The function of a building determines the form of a building . . . form follows function. In my opinion, many have set out to form apostolic networks, do ‘apostolic ministry’, or be ‘apostles’ without really knowing the function of the apostolic. That’s like building a building without the blueprint! The form or building ends up confusing the ones on the outside, and confounding the ones on the inside. The end result has been forms, many of which have had very little reflection of true apostolic ministry.
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