Study Guide · Ministry Leadership

The Work of the Ministry

The Work of the Ministry is a four-chapter study guide written by Apostle Mary Banks that takes believers and ministry leaders deep into the biblical foundation of the five-fold ministry. Drawing exclusively from the King James Version of Scripture, Apostle Banks walks readers through the distinct callings and responsibilities of evangelists, apostles, prophets, pastors, and teachers, showing how each gift functions within the order God established for the church. Chapter One opens with the ministry of Philip the evangelist in Samaria, using Acts 8 to distinguish the evangelist's role in pioneering new territory and the apostle's role in confirming and completing that work. Readers gain clarity on the difference between believing the gospel and receiving the Holy Spirit, a distinction that has profound implications for how churches disciple new converts. Chapter Two examines how a pastor identifies and develops emerging ministers within the local church, including the use of growth paths, supervised platforms, and spiritual discernment to protect both the minister and the congregation. Chapter Three provides a thorough comparison of Old Testament prophets and the prophetic gift as it operates in the New Testament church, addressing the dangers of unaccountable personal prophecy and the necessity of apostolic government to maintain doctrinal order. Chapter Four defines the pastor and teacher as stewards of the mysteries of God, emphasizing their dependence on apostolic revelation and their shared responsibility to feed the flock. This guide is ideal for ministry students, church leaders, and any believer seeking to understand God's design for church structure and their own place within it.

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