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1. 6 Signs of a Toxic 'Apostle

...  I've become more concerned lately with leaders who declare themselves "apostles" when they have no business wearing that label. I believe true apostolic leadership is needed today, but a small army of ...

Created on 22 March 2017

2. Can There Really Be Female Apostles?

The female apostle debate is relatively modern. In other words, in the early days of the church there was no debate about this. It was accepted. What's more, throughout history we've seen female apostles ...

Created on 25 February 2020

3. What We Learn From Prophets and Apostles

God has imparted great power and anointing upon His servants. Throughout history, both prophets and apostles have been instrumental in ministering the glory of God in the earth. From prophetic words of ...

Created on 04 February 2020

4. The Real Reason the Church Isn't Radically Transforming Our Dark Cultur

Our culture seems to get darker and darker. How can this be, when millions of Christians across the United States go to church every Sunday and declare their devotion to Jesus? What's missing in the church ...

Created on 25 November 2019

5. Apostle John Eckhardt Warns Christians About This Popular Yet Deceptive Mentality

Bestselling author John Eckhardt's latest book, The Good Land, describes a place abundant with blessing, favor and restoration. The good land flows with milk and honey. It's where your steps are safe, ...

Created on 04 November 2019

6. 14 Challenges the Apostolic Movement Will Face With Next-Generation Leaders

The so-called "Millennial generation" has seemed to develop certain presuppositions that are presently a huge challenge that can hinder the continuation of the present apostolic reformation in North America ...

Created on 31 October 2019

7. Restoring the Apostolic in Our Day

... one of the strongest indictments against the modern-day church. Apostles were the first ministry gifts appointed by Jesus. He appointed them after a night of prayer (Luke 6:12). Isn't it interesting how ...

Created on 04 October 2019

8. Too Many Apostolic Leaders Are Falling for This Typical Charismatic Structure

... steadfastly in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in the prayers." Hence, they did not just attract crowds but submitted to them a process whereby they can become committed ...

Created on 03 October 2019

9. Prophetic Dream: Self-Absorbed Apostles Are Compromising Church

Self-absorbed apostles are compromising the government of the church. Last night I had a dream. I'll begin by clearly affirming the value of apostles, prophets, pastors and the entire fivefold ministry, ...

Created on 29 April 2019

10. Mike Bickle, Shane Idleman Discuss Roman Catholicism, NAR, Kansas City Prophets and More

I thank God for the wonderful work that many ministries are doing to promote unity—I wish there were more, but is there a troubling trend in the evangelical church to unite with Rome? We are encouraged ...

Created on 29 April 2019

11. 5 Traits of Poisonous Apostles

In this video, Jennifer shares five signs or traits of toxic, poisonous, noxious and obnoxious apostles. While there are true apostles, there are many with character issues and also false apostles roaming ...

Created on 25 April 2019

12. How God Is Using Apostolic Ministry to Fulfill This Biblical Prophecy About Israel

... in the right direction, it is good to go back to our origins. How did the early apostles start and what were their goals? Believers in Yeshua today, in every country and ethnic group, are called to serve ...

Created on 24 April 2019

13. Leading New Testament Scholar Reveals How to Recognize False Apostles

Author's note: This is a guest column by my friend, Craig Keener, one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. As I speak in various countries, there is increasing concern about "apostles" who compete ...

Created on 22 April 2019

14. Joseph Mattera: Why the American Church Gets So Confused About Apostolic Ministry

... With Stephen Strang" podcast, he told me Christians must discern the difference between the foundational apostles Jesus set into place and the apostolic function we see today. (Click here or scroll down ...

Created on 28 March 2019

15. True Differences Between Apostolic and Prophetic Function

... be called apostolic leaders if they were functioning in the same capacity in this day and age. Why they were called prophets and not apostles is the main subject of this brief essay. Perhaps, one could ...

Created on 27 March 2019

16. Witchcraft Is Driving an Unhealthy Focus on Church Growth

... and a call to repentance were the impetus for growth. A Holy Spirit-infused message calling people out of a lifestyle of wickedness is what triggered the awakening—not assimilation strategies. The apostles ...

Created on 01 February 2019

17. Debunking 12 Erroneous Views About Apostolic Ministry

... of those who misunderstand the global restoration of the fivefold ministry gifts as seen in Ephesians 4:11. The following are 12 of the arguments against it and my responses: 1. There were no apostles ...

Created on 02 May 2018

18. 4 Ways to Determine a Counterfeit Apostolic Love

... prepares and sends true apostles. The late Arthur Katz, who was a prophetic voice to our movement for many years, wrote in his 1999 book, Apostolic Foundations, that nobody should be eager to step into ...

Created on 22 August 2018

19. Beware the Doctrine of the Modern-Day Nicolaitan Apostles

Nicolaitan apostles are rising. It's a new breed, but then again, it's not a new breed at all. Jesus warned us about Nicolaitan leaders in his letter to the church in Pergamum. "So you also have those who ...

Created on 29 November 2018

20. Prophecy: This Is a Year of Apostolic Authority and Liberty

... Apostles carry the spirit of the breaker. They are called to bring liberation. They have territorial mandates for regions. They break through long-standing walls and obstruction—they tear down that which ...

Created on 28 November 2018