A Shift in Leadership

A Shift in Leadership

Transition is sometimes difficult because it requires humility and a willingness to make sacrifices. There will be a grace given by the Lord to make the change. No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better. Luke 5:39 People must develop an appetite for new wine. Teaching helps them develop a taste for the new wine. Once people hear about the restoration of apostles and the function of apostolic ministry, they will begin to develop a taste and appetite for it. The diet of the church must change. They cannot continue to hear the same messages of the past and be expected to change. They must receive present truth and an understanding of current moves. I also encourage leaders to recommend books for their leadership and members to read. There is no substitute for study. Make the books available for the people. Allow them to read and study in their time away from the services. You will not be able to do it all in a Sunday morning service or a weekday Bible study. There is too much to learn in a short period of time. Give the people the resources they need to make the transition. In addition to this, there is no substitute for bringing in an apostolic team. I cover the importance of bringing in apostolic teams in my book Presbyteries and Apostolic Teams. Apostolic teams help upgrade the revelation of the local church. Apostles and prophets help bring a revelation of the current moves of God. Leaders often need outside help to move the people into a new position.

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