50 Truths Concerning Apostolic Ministry

21. Apostles Care for Local Churches

Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches. 2 Corinthians 11:28 postles are responsible for the churches they plant and oversee. The Phillips translation says, "I have the daily burden of responsibility for all the churches." A They carry local churches in their hearts and prayers. They correct and are responsible for order in these churches. Apostolic ministry is graced by God to care for and oversee local churches. They care for the ministers and pastors of these churches. Apostles know the importance of the local church. They know that local churches must remain strong in order to reach people with the gospel and disciple new believers. They understand the spiritual warfare involved in trying to plant and maintain churches. Apostles view the churches they plant and oversee the same way a Father views his children. They nourish and cherish these churches and have a responsibility from heaven to oversee them. The apostle's greatest joy comes in seeing churches birthed, growing and fully developing into a strong fellowship in the area in which it was planted.

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