
The Five-Fold Ministry in Crisis: Returning to God’s Blueprint Ephesians 4:11–12 | Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers "And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ." — Ephesians 4:11–12 The five-fold ministry was never meant to be a hierarchy for spiritual celebrities. It was never intended as a platform for self-promotion, wealth accumulation, or personal branding. It was designed by Christ for the maturing of the Church —to equip Believers, to lead them into deeper discipleship, and to build a spiritually strong and unified Body. But something has gone terribly wrong. ❓ Are There Still Apostles Today? This question stirs debate across denominations. Biblically, the original apostles were eyewitnesses of Christ's resurrection, personally commissioned by Jesus. However, many today c...