Church (Apostolic) Structure
If you so desire, Martin is available to present the principles of Church (apostolic) Structure to your local church, organization or network. Using 1 Corinthians 12:28 as a foundational text, this series uses the human body as an illustration of how the body of Christ should be structured. Once this is accomplished, it is natural for the indwelling power to be manifest in the daily lives of the members.
Session titles include:
1. The Necessity Of Structure
Imagine what our body would look like if it were not structured? How effectively could we really live. This lesson reveals the necessity and outcome structure for the body of Christ.
2. Are They Offices or Giftings?
Many today are seeking offices or positions in the church, yet Paul states that “he gave gifts to the body.” Which are they?
3. The Head And Its Function
We claim Jesus as the Head, but do we really know how He desires to manifest this?
4. The Spiritual Spinal Cord – Apostle, Prophet & Teacher
This lesson explores how these giftings are to operate with the Head to govern the body.
5. The Gift of Apostle
There are many ideas on the function this gifting. Here we present what we feel is a different, biblical role.
6. The Gift of Prophet
How this gift is to operate in the body of Christ.
7. The Gift of Teacher
This lesson distinguishes from those that have the gift of teaching and those that are part of the governing gifts.
8. The Operation of the Elders
Probably the most enlightening messages of the series.
9. What Are Deacons?
A solid biblical approach to the operation of the deacons.
10. The Members of the Body – The Priesthood of Believers
This is where the real manifestation of Jesus Christ is exhibited in the body. When the rest of the structure is in place, the members are empowered to reveal the nature and image of Jesus.
11. Putting It All Together
