SIGNS OF AN APOSTLE.
Accurate sight to recognize, nurture and train other ministry gifts especially at infant stages, alongside versatility across the five offices.
Ability to plant and establish churches as accurate expressions of God’s kingdom on the earth.
Remarkable operations of spiritual Gifts, with signs and Wonders accompanying their preaching and teaching.
Distinct and Unique emphasis, operations and results that validates the tag…”Special Messanger”
Doctrinally learned enough with high level of Discernment to make corrections concerning heresies and expose false teachings and false ministers.
SIGNS OF A PROPHET.
A strong sense of Jealousy for God.
Spontaneous expressions of Divinely inspired utterances.
Strong and Consistent operations of Supernatural Sight and Revelatory gifts.
An emphasis on purity and consecration towards God’s people.
Consistent dramatic results when the laying of Hands is employed.
SIGNS OF AN EVANGELIST
A strong soul winning anointing.
A crowd pulling Anointing.
A strong Healing Anointing.
An overwhelming burden and compassion for the lost.
SIGNS OF A PASTOR
A shepherd heart for the flock which translates to a strong desire to see them grow and prosper.
Availability of pasture to feed the sheep which translates to consistent provision of relevant sermons and messages for the audience.
Excellent people management Grace that facilitates the welfare and catering of anyone under their influence irrespective of the number.
This may also include excellent delegatory ability.
Strong Governmental wisdom in comforting, correcting, and counseling that effectively trains and matures immature saints into Strong and Healthy Believers.
SIGNS OF A TEACHER.
Supernatural results in bringing clarity to truth and doctrine.
Abundance of Utterance to explain biblical subjects and topics.
High level accuracy in Bible interpretation and scripture memorization.
Strong Convicting Power that dispels doubts about God and His Word when writing or speaking.
Please note that this is not exhaustive, so while others may have addedums, I’m hoping that this helps to bring a healthy perspective to these roles in the Body of Christ.
© Judah Olorunmaiye