A Shift in Leadership

A Shift in Leadership

to transition into an apostolic position, the minds of the people must be renewed. People must receive a revelation of the present plans and purposes of God. Apostles and prophets have a unique anointing to reveal to the Church the mysteries of God. They are stewards of the mysteries of God (1 Corinthians 4:1). They help reveal to the Church the mysteries that were hidden in previous ages (Ephesians 3:5). Once people understand the plans and purposes of the Lord, they will be able to walk in them. People need to understand what apostolic ministry is and how it relates to what the Lord is presently doing in the Church. This is called re-laying apostolic foundations. The previous foundation of the Church will not be sufficient to build and expand upon. A new foundation of truth must be laid in the Church. A foundation based on present truth must be put into believers. When Paul visited Ephesus, he had to lay a new foundation within the believers. The previous foundation laid by Apollos was insufficient (Acts 19). Apollos' revelation was not sufficient, knowing only the baptism of John. This is the case with many existing churches. The present foundation is insufficient to build what the Lord is revealing today. For years in our local church in Chicago, we have taught on the subject of apostolic ministry. The more we taught, the more revelation the Lord granted us. . . . and unto you that hear shall more be given. Mark 4:24 We were faithful to teach what we knew in the

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