All the ministry gifts in the church are distinct callings but they are inter-related, working together harmoniously to achieve a common purpose. This is to train other Christians to discover their place

The leadership offices of Deacons (1Timothy 3:8-13) and Elders are necessary in the church. They assist the leaders in the church ministry gift offices. Deacons are called to serve or assist the ministers

The teacher is an honoured spiritual office but all teachers must be careful to live what they teach as they shall be liable to stricter judgement - James 3:1. All matured believers are to be involved

Jesus commanded the apostles to teach (Matthew 28:19-20; 2Timothy 2:24). The church today needs true teachers for the following reasons: To impart the knowledge of truth needed to keep us from spiritual

A true teacher is a custodian (keeper) of the kingdom's most valued treasure - The word of God. He is expected to acquire and be possessed with the WORD (1Timothy 4:16); Deuteronomy 6:8-9). A true teacher

Teaching is a leadership gift. The Greek word "didaskalos" meaning 'master' is used to connote a teacher in the scriptures. Jesus was given this description in John 3:2. Hence, a teacher is a

Pastors are accouuntable to God for the very ways they handle the sheep. Good pastors always seek God's face for the flock. The flock must be fed with green pastures i.e sound doctrines to keep them

A pastor is known by the following characteristics: Called by God and not someone seeking honour, respect, self-comfort etc. (1Corinthians 12:28; 1Peter 5:2) Have a personal encounter with God and a good

The Hebrew and Greek words translated 'pastor' in the scriptures are 'ra'ah' and 'poimen' respectively meaning 'shepherd'. The calling of a pastor is that of a 'shepherd' : to tend, feed and guard the

The call to be a pastor is so important that not just anyone can take up the office. God promises His people in Jeremiah 3:15 - "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed

Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen by the church at Jerusalem (Acts 6:2-5). His life is an example of someone called to be an evangelist. The apostles heard of his work and sent Peter and John

The assignment of preaching the gospel is for all believers (Mark 16:15). All believers must do the work of an evangelist (2Timothy 4:5). In fact, many of the apostles work as evangelists (Acts 8:4) but

The Greek word "evangelistes" translated evangelist means one who announces or spreads the good news of God's kingdom. Evangelists are mobile ministers (Acts 21:8). They carry the gospel to places

Prophecies must be judged according to God's word. The revealed word of God is the yardstick to determine the validity of a prophecy. The believer is not expected to be looking for prophets because we

False prophesying comes from deceived hearts or those who spoke a borrowed message (Jeremiah 14:13-14) or people who made themselves prophets for material gains (Micah 3:5). True prophecies do not contradict

Those who are called to be prophets in the church have special duties to perform. It is not everyone who prophesies that can perform all these roles but those who are called to be prophets do. They confirm

The church needs prophets today even as in the times past. However, care must be taken not to allow diviners to assume the roles of prophets in our churches. The life of the prophet and the biblical conformity

True prophets live holy life (2Kings 4:9) They operate under the influence of the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:67). Sometimes they speak in parables or by signs (2Samuel 12:1-6). A true prophet is faithful to the

A prophet, simply put, is a "speaker" for God (Jeremiah 1:9). He proclaims a message given to him by God and not from his own spirit (Hebrews 1:1). A prophet is primarily a preacher of righteousness

Samuel was the first Old Testament's major prophet even though many had uttered prophecies before him. They manifested the speaking gift of prophecy but Samuel ministered in the office of a prophet. The