Apostles Today

Are apostles amongst us today? According to a growing section of the church, the answer is yes. This book investigates and appraises the idea, seeking answers to the following questions in the context of the church in Britain and the USA: Is there arobust scriptural justification for the charismatic apostolate (CA) that most charismatic groups are proclaiming? How widespread is this belief and why has it become more commonplace? What kind of apostles are being advocated by influential popular teachers? What does church history and tradition have to offer to this idea? Is there a way to endorse and embrace the CA ecumenically? Does the CA have a future in the universal church? These are important questions to answer for the sake of the church's mission and health.

Are apostles amongst us today? According to a growing section of the church, the answer is yes. This book investigates and appraises that idea seeking answers to the following questions in the context of the church in the USA and particularly Britain: Is there a robust scriptural justification for the charismatic apostolate (CA) that most charismatic groups are proclaiming? How widespread is this belief and why has it become more commonplace? What kind of apostles are being advocated by influential popular teachers? What does church history and tradition have to offer to this idea? Is there a way to endorse and embrace ecumenically the CA? Does the CA have a future in the universal church? These are important questions to answer for the sake of the church's mission and health.

Transformation of the city was the battle cry in the 1990s. How far have we come since then? How do apostles fit into the urban landscape? How do they line up with God's plans? C. Peter Wagner has been writing on these subjects for a number of years, and now he brings city transformation and the role of apostles together in one volume. This book is a call for apostles to assume their rightful sphere of authority to see God's will accomplished here on earth. Wagner relates his decades of experiences and those of others, showing the role of apostles not only in the traditional church, but also in the extended church. Apostles Today offers vision for the role of apostles in healthy churches, workplaces and cities.

Seasoned mentor and respected apostolic leader Barney Coombs teaches on the importance of Apostles in today's Church.

The Church is changing. It is moving from being institutional to being relational. The restoration of apostles is a big part of that process.

The Earth is waiting For Apostolic Power to be Demonstrated! Even though there were 12 apostles in Scripture, there is still an apostolic office and function that all Christians need to know about. In fact, many believers are functioning apostolicallyand yet, they are not fully stepping into this unclaimed seat in the spirit realm. When the people of God access the apostolic anointing, the Earth will witness a greater manifestation of Jesus fullness and power! Dr. Ch Ahn, president and founder of Harvest International Ministry, is a world-recognized apostolic leader. In this signature book, he is taking all believers to the school of the apostles, where they will learn to either operate in the office of apostle or function apostolically in their current sphere of influence. You will learn how to: Recognize if you are an apostle by office or apostolic in function. Step into your apostolic anointing and multiply the release of Kingdom influence through your life. Operate in your apostolic jurisdiction in the church or marketplace. Re-culturize your sphere of influence as an ambassador of Gods Kingdom. When you learn how to operate apostolically, you can boldly take your place as an ambassador of Gods Kingdom on Earth with a supernatural assignment to transform your sphere of influence to look more like Heaven.

God's Super-Apostles provides a concise entry-level overview of the key teachings and practices of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. This is a key resource in grasping the significance of this global, confusing, and controversial movement.

Why is God restoring apostles to His Church? Because restoration of the apostolic ministry is necessary for the Church to complete its mission on earth. We are now experiencing the greatest outpouring of the Holy Spirit the world has ever known, and we should expect to see multitudes swept into the Kingdom as a result. In this book, John Eckhardt reveals how the apostolic demension affects the preaching, teaching, worship, prayer and giving of the local church--and how apostolic leadership will point the way toward fulfillment of the Great Commission.

Transformation of the city was the battle cry in the 1990s. How far have we come since then? How do apostles fit into the urban landscape? How do they line up with God’s plans? C. Peter Wagner has been writing on these subjects for a number of years, and now he brings city transformation and the role of apostles together in one volume. This book is a call for apostles to assume their rightful sphere of authority to see God’s will accomplished here on Earth. Wagner relates his decades of experiences and those of others, showing the role of apostles not only in the traditional Church, but also in the extended Church. Apostles Today offers vision for the role of apostles in healthy churches, workplaces and cities.

"A questioning world longs to know for sure what the Bible teaches about the purpose, identity and function of apostles and prophets. In this thoughtful and well-documneted treatise, Dr. T.L Lowery performs a valuable service for the church. As the original Twelve laid the foundation for the development of the people of God and the establishment of the church, today's apostles and prophets perform foundational ministry for the continuing building of the church. Each chapter explores facets of apostolic and prophetic ministry and clarifies what the Bible says. The principles related to the impartation and reception of spiritual giftedness is especially valuable in a day when the subject has become obscure and poorly understood. Apostles and prophets: Reclaiming the Biblical Gifts will answer a myriad of questions and explain the vital ministry of these gifted leaders who are available to God's church. "--page 4 of cover."