Keys to the Apostolic and Prophetic: Embracing the Authentic-Avoiding the Bizarre

by Joseph S. Girdler, Carolyn Tennant

Overview

"Finally, a sane Biblical examination of the role of the apostolic and prophetic written by Pentecostal authors. This book is a gift to the charismatic and Spirit-filled community, as well as providing others keen insight into the contemporary functioning of these ministries."
Dr. George O. Wood, Chairman, World AG Fellowship "

"A full and richly textured master class in these vital elements of Spirit-led Christianity for today's church."
Joseph Castleberry, Ed.D., President, Northwest University

- Are you unclear about what godly apostolic ministry should look like?

- Do you wonder why the prophet's chair is empty?

- Have you been troubled by false apostles and prophets who care more about their title than an authentic call?

Scripture and practical application meet in this valuable guide on the apostolic and prophetic functions in today's church. At a time when aberrations and misunderstandings are rampant in these two ministry areas, the authors provide keys for discerning the genuine from the false. They chart a path forward for the full recovery of God's authentic gifts to the church.

Discover and grow in the Holy Spirit's flow of the prophetic and apostolic anointings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733795241
Publisher:	Meadow Stream Publishing
Publication date:	06/06/2019
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	228
Sales rank:	974,346
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.52(d)

About the Author

Joseph S. Girdler, D.Min., has served as Superintendent of the Kentucky Assemblies of God since 2004. His previous long-term pastorate was recognized from thousands of AGUSA congregations for achieving Top 100 status in World Missions, while his wife, Dr. Renee V. Girdler, was honored as the first woman in AG history to serve the denomination's World Missions Board. Joe is the author of Setting the Atmosphere for the Day of Worship and Redemptive Missiology in Pneumatic Context.

Carolyn Tennant, Ph.D., is professor emerita at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN where she served for thirty years as a professor and vice president. She is an adjunct professor for the Doctor of Ministry program at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary of Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Carolyn speaks internationally and across the U.S. and is the author of Catch the Wind of the Spirit: How the 5 Ministry Gifts Can Transform Your Church.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter One: The Springboard for the Apostolic and Prophetic

Chapter Two: The Basic Work of Apostolicity: Pushing Back the Darkness

Chapter Three: Work Details for Apostolicity

Chapter Four: Apostolicity and Relationships

Chapter Five: The Prophetic Core

Chapter Six: God Uses Creative Prophetic Roles

Chapter Seven: Prophetic Worship and Poetic Communication

Chapter Eight: The 5 W’s and H

Chapter Nine: The H: How

Chapter Ten: False Prophets and False Apostles

Chapter Eleven: Building Discernment

Chapter Twelve: Contemporary Problems: Now What?

Endnotes

About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

"Finally, a sane Biblical examination of the role of the apostolic and prophetic written by Pentecostal authors. This book is a gift to the charismatic and Spirit-filled community, as well as providing others keen insight into the contemporary functioning of these vital elements of ministry."
Dr. George O. Wood
Chairman, World AG Fellowship

"Few things are less understood in the western church than apostolic and prophetic functioning. That is why KEYS TO THE APOSTOLIC AND PROPHETIC is such an insightful and practical guide. My friends, Dr. Carolyn Tennant and Dr. Joe Girdler, have charted a path forward for the recovery of the full work of God's Spirit in his church today. This book both inspires and instructs, while avoiding the many excesses and pitfalls that have complicated these issues for so many. I highly recommend it!"
Dr. James Bradford
Lead Pastor, Central Assembly of God, Springfield, MO

"The need is great for solid, biblical clarity on the important issue of the apostolic and prophetic in our day in both academia and the ministry field. I'm thankful for the scholarly and practical approach taken by these two very capable authors - Assemblies of God scholars - to give Pentecostal leaders the biblical guidance and tools of wisdom for a healthy path forward."
Donna Barrett,
General Secretary, Assemblies of God USA

"Dr. Carolyn Tennant has been a leading voice in the Pentecostal movement for several decades. Together with co-author Dr. Joe Girdler, their experience & depth as theologians and practitioners make this book on the apostolic & prophetic gifts a must read. For those hungry for the Holy Spirit, this book will have a profound impact and provide a Scriptural basis for understanding these powerful gifts given to the Church."
Mark Dean
District Superintendent, Minnesota Assemblies of God

This book is a long overdue resource to the Body of Christ and, more specifically, to the Pentecostal/Charismatic community. Our failure to properly define the apostolic and prophetic has weakened the Church by neglecting the primacy of these all-important offices. This resource provides clarity and balance on a thoroughly Scriptural and Spirit-empowered platform.
Mark Merrill, D.Min.
District Superintendent, Georgia Assemblies of God

"As rare scholar-practitioners who illustrate in quotidian life the apostolic and the prophetic, Drs. Girdler and Tennant provide a full and richly textured master class in these vital elements of Spirit-led Christianity for today's church."
Joseph Castleberry, Ed.D.,
President, Northwest University

"Orthodoxy and orthopraxy meet as the authors approach the muddied role and scope of the apostolic and prophetic functions in the church today. The authors' knowledge of Scripture and extensive ministry experience translates into a clear and concise yet profound and relevant book. It is enriching for anyone called to these functions or striving to deepen their understanding of Scripture as it relates to the life of the church. I found it hard to stop reading. I strongly recommend this book."
Armin Colón
International Ministries Pastor, Oak Creek Assembly of God, Milwaukee, WI

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